General Joseph Martin Biography
General Joseph Martin Biography By Jarred Marlowe When one often thinks of key figures of the Revolutionary War time period, names like... Read More
The National Highway Coming Through Henry County
National Highway and Glidden Tours The National Highway was created as part of the Glidden Tours. The Glidden Tours began in 1904... Read More
War Memorial Monument
Martinsville-Henry County War Memorial Monument Historic Henry County Courthouse On January 28, 1985, the Henry County Board of Supervisors held a meeting... Read More
Avis Carter Turner Growing up in Bassett: What was life like in Bassett?
I was born in my grandmother’s house on a hill in downtown Bassett. She rented two houses from the Bassett family. She... Read More
Liberty Heights Swimming Pool
Do you remember when Martinsville had a concrete pool? By Virginia King MARTINSVILLE-How did people stay cool in the summers of... Read More
The Role the Jewish Community Played in Martinsville
The Role the Jewish Community Played in Martinsville By Virginia R. King Many of us old-timers remember the Globman’s department store on... Read More
Patrick Henry: His Life and Times in This Area
“Patrick Henry: His Life and Times in This Area” ... Read More
The Great Road Came Through Henry County
The Great Road Came Through Henry County ... Read More
A Story About a Boy Going to Town
A Story About a Boy Going to Town Doug Frith was an attorney who lived most of his life in Martinsville and... Read More
Martinsville and Henry County: Three Major Job Transitions and the Future of Jobs
Martinsville and Henry County: Three Major Job Transitions and the Future of Jobs By Dr. Barry M. Dorsey From its inception in... Read More
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