Historical Booklet, Greenbrier County, 160th Anniversary 1778-1938

[Charleston, WV]: Jarrett Printing Company, 1938.

First Edition. Softcover. Very good. 12" x 8.75", 52 pp, extensively illustrated, stapled binding. A clean, well preserved copy with light general handling wear. Includes considerable historical detail as well as the program for "Greenbrier on Parade," the "mammoth spectacle decpicting the settlement of Greenbrier County" produced for this anniversary celebration and credits to the many people involved in the production and celebration. Includes sections on the early settlers, churches, industries, the history of medicine and education in the county, oil and gas, coal mining, the lumber industry, natural springs, recreation, notable individuals, and much more. Greenbrier County, West Virginia, was formed in 1778 from Botetourt and Montgomery Counties in Virginia.

Item #24654

Price: $75.00