Wise County, Virginia - Three Historic Calendars
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Published by The Wise County Historical Society
Vintage photos and historical events - wonderful Christmas gifts!
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#1 Wise County Calendar of Events 1996
This calendar was issued in celebration of the 100th anniversary of
the Wise County Courthouse. Includes 12 vintage 8x10 photos of county
locales.
#2 150 Years in Wise County 2006This calendar was issued in
celebration of the 150th anniversary of the County. Includes 60
vintage photos of county residents, buildings and locales. Also
includes 365 historic daily news events of the county, towns and
communities.
#3 Wise County WWII Commemorative Calendar 1995This calendar was
issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of WWII. Wise
County families experienced more World War II military deaths than all
except two Virginia counties.Includes 60 vintage photos of county
residents and WWII events.
Example: Mr. & Mrs. Frank Linkous and six sons who served in the war.
Also includes 365 historic daily news events of the county, towns and
communities.
Example: Feb 1942 – Four Army planes crase in Wise and Powell
ValleyMar 17, 1944 – CPL Elmer Sweet of Wise receives Presidential
CitationMay 14, 1942 – Norton’s 1st blackout is about 100% perfect
Wise County was formed 1856. Constructed in the town of Wise in 1896,
the present day County Courthouse is the third. The first one was
burned by Union troops in 1863, and not rebuilt until 1876. New wings
were added to the current structure in 1926 and 1980.
Includes city of Norton, towns of Wise, Pound, Coeburn Appalachia, Big
Stone Gap and St. Paul.
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Published by The Wise County Historical Society
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#1 Wise County Calendar of Events 1996
This calendar was issued in celebration of the 100th anniversary of
the Wise County Courthouse. Includes 12 vintage 8x10 photos of county
locales.
#2 150 Years in Wise County 2006
This calendar was issued in celebration of the 150th anniversary of
the County. Includes 60 vintage photos of county residents, buildings
and locales. Also includes 365 printed historic daily news events of
the county, towns and communities.
#3 Wise County WWII Commemorative Calendar 1995
This calendar was issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the
end of WWII. Wise County families experienced more World War II
military deaths than all except two Virginia counties.Includes 60
vintage photos of county residents and WWII events.
Example: Mr. & Mrs. Frank Linkous and six sons who served in the war.
Also includes 365 printed historic daily news events of the county,
towns and communities.
Examples: Feb 1942 – Four Army planes crase in Wise and Powell Valley