Author Roy W. Kanode
Christiansburg is rich in history from the early pioneers who struggled against great hardships to make this town a better place to our community leaders just a few years ago. These men and women worked together in harmony and developed close relationships with friends and family. We will always be proud of their accomplishments, and the power of their stories is compelling. This large coffee table style book (8.5 x 11 inches) contains 350 pages, over 400 photographs and more than 70 old newspaper clippings. Early maps date back to 1826.
We cannot let their
labors for a better way go unnoticed. Lets take a trip down memory lane to
understand and appreciate our heritage. One will discover little known facts
about Christiansburg:
ุ Churches Two churches built in
the 19th century are still standing today
ุ Private Schools Early schools are
identified; also included is a photo of a 1820s
instructor
ุ Montgomery Female Academy A first hand account
of the interior of Montgomery Hall
ุ Christiansburg Institute The influence of
Booker T. Washington and the Friends Freedmens Association
ุ National Leaders Our leaders as
secretary of war and congressmen
ุ State Leaders Our leaders as
governors, justices, delegates, and senators
ุ Town Leaders A photo of a town
trustee in 1856, and a description of
ุ Attorneys A 19th century quote,
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ุ Maps Town streets and
property owners in 1826, 1878, and 1924
ุ Slavery Town slavery
statistics are compared with the county and state
ุ Civil War Battles, casualties,
and what our soldiers accomplished during and after the war
ุ Railroad An eye witness account
of the arrival of the first train at the depot
ุ Telephone Service The first telephone
directory
ุ Automobile The first automobile
and its demise
ุ Bank The first bank and its
short history
ุ Mosby & Johnston
Store
A description of this and other 19th and 20th century
retail businesses
ุ Masonic Hall Discover 19th
century plays and lectures given in this historic old building
ุ
Lists A list of many businesses, craftsmen, family genealogies,
and cemeteries
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And much, much more
To purchase a copy, contact the author by email at [email protected]. The book is priced at $47.50 plus sales tax and shipping and handling.