Pocanhontas, Virginia.
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The Southwest Virginia Improvement Company opened Pocahontas Mine No. 1, the first to exploit the rich seams of the Pocahontas Coalfield, in 1882. An extension of the Norfolk and Western Railway soon followed, bringing . . .
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The Southwest Virginia Improvement Company opened Pocahontas Mine No. 1, the first to exploit the rich seams of the Pocahontas Coalfield, in 1882. An extension of the Norfolk and Western Railway soon followed, bringing . . . (Industry & Commerce • Natural Resources) Includes complete text, location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
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Queen of Brokdong Lila ‘Leela' Genus Vernon (1950-) Born on October 21, 1950 • Referred to as the ‘Queen of Brokdong’, Lila Genus Vernon was born in Punta Gorda Town to a family of proud African heritage. • Her music and . . . 
(side 1) The area containing present day Floral City has been inhabited by humans for thousands of years. When Hernando De Soto came through the area in 1539, he found the Indian village of Tocaste. From the late 17O0s until . . . 
Wohnte von November 1830 bis Juli 1831 im 4. Stock des Hauses Kohlmarkt 9 das bis 1900 an dieser Stelle stand [English translation:] Lived from November 1830 to July 1831 on the fourth floor of the house that stood here . . . 
The gardens in the library park have been donated by the family of Richard L. Bettinger in honor of donors who contributed $500 or more to the renovation of the Naomi Davis Home, Branch County's shelterhouse. Individuals and . . . 
In diesem Hause lebte viele Jahre Greta Keller 1903 - 1977 Chansonsängerin Schallplattenstar Gewidmet von Österreichische Lotterien 1999 [Lyrical text, above the main body:] Wenn die Sonne hinter den Dächern versinkt, . . . 
Oldest drugstore in county. Founded 1882 in a dugout. First building (1884) housed office of Dr. H. H. Rhoads, co-owner and 40 years county health officer. First newspaper in county, the "Vernon Hornet", had its shop in the . . . 
Lawyer and World War I veteran, T. Edgar Johnson (1889-1972), gathered resources from family and friends to open Johnson-Davis Ford Company in Vernon in 1930 at this location. The business thrived during the Great . . . 
The Southwest Virginia Improvement Company first developed a town at Pocahontas in 1881-82 to house its workers and support its mining efforts. The commercial district lay along Centre and St. Clair Streets. The 1884 Company . . . 
Derived its name from the T. J. and J. B. Lockett families who settled here in 1888. On Dec. 24, 1888, Wm. Lockett, their father, died while visiting here and was among the first to be buried in the East View Cemetery. The . . . 
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In commemoration of the men of Yates County who served in the Armed Forces of the United States during the period from 1863 to 1975 who were awarded the Medal of Honor Pvt. Jerry Wall Co. B 126th. N.Y. Infantry Born 1841 • . . . 
To honor and commemorate the men who fought in the American Revolution and sleep in Yates County
In memory of those from Yates County who served their country during the Viet Nam Conflict 1961 - 1975 [Dedicated] May 30, 1987
In memory of those from Yates County who served their country during the Korean Conflict 1950 - 1955 [Dedicated] May 30, 1987
Unmatched in desire, competitiveness and commitment, he suffered a debilitating injury his junior year, but by the summer of his senior season he earned a starting role. Among many notable moments, his blocked extra point . . . 
Presented to the people of Yates County to commemorate the 175th anniversary of its founding. This replica is on the original 1907 foundation and was conceived, designed and constructed by members of the Penn Yan Lions Club. . . . 
The only three-time All-American in LSU history, "versatility personified" might be the best description of his myriad talents. Big plays in big games cleared his path to football immortality. At various times he played . . . 
To the Heroic Dead of Yates County. World War 1917-1918
