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Richardson Shirley
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Po Box 276
Independence VA 24348
Phone: (276) 773-8125
(866) 773-8125
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A Natural Paradise In The
Heart Of The Highlands
The Town of Independence came into being in 1850 as the settlement of a dispute about where to locate the county seat. At that time, a controversy arose between the people of Old Town and people of the Elk Creek area.
Each group wanted the County seat in its area. The final decision, made by three commissioners from adjacent counties, was to locate on the site favored by a group of "independents" and to call the town Independence.
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Historic 1908 Courthouse is located in Independence, Virginia, the courthouse is the art and cultural center of Grayson County.
An architecturally interesting building, the former county courthouse is now run by a non-profit foundation. Small localities and little churches enhance a spirit of community fast disappearing from the modern world. Indeed, many historical homes and buildings dating back to the 1700s & 1800s still stand as a testimony to Grayson County's rich history.
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Modest farms and miles of pasture patchwork the scenery from winding roads. Small localities and little churches enhance a spirit of community fast disappearing from the modern world.
Indeed, many historical homes and buildings dating back to the 1700s & 1800s still stand as a testimony to Grayson County's rich history.
Independence is located 15 miles west of Galax, 40 miles east of Marion, 29 miles south of Wytheville, and 10 miles north of Sparta, North Carolina. The town provides water, sewer, police, and garbage services. It has zoning and subdivision ordinances. The population in 1990 was 988. Independence is an incorporated town with a Mayor/Council form of government. Located just outside of the town limits is the new Industrial Park which has a shell building ready for occupancy.
For people looking for a quiet vacation, or a peaceful and safe place to enjoy retirement, Grayson County may seem like paradise.
The west end of the county is a forested, wild, national recreation area, containing two of Virginia's highest peaks - Mt. Rogers 5,729 feet and Whitetop Mountain at 5,520 feet. Eastward for more than 40 miles, stretches highland meadows and valleys, laced with streams and creeks. The New River, one of the world's oldest and also a National Heritiage River, flows throughout the county.
At 5,729 feet, Mount Rogers is the highest mountain
in the state of Virginia. A spruce-fir forest covers the peak. To reach the summit is a four mile hike one way via the Rhododendron Trail from Grayson Highlands State Park and the Appalachain Trail.
Drive to the top of the SECOND highest mountain in Virginia, the Whitetop Mountain with elevations at 5,520 feet. Enjoy the panoramic views of a three state area. Virginia Creeper Trail begins at the highest point of Whitetop Mountain. This shared trail extends for 33.4 miles to Abingdon, Virginia was built on an old mountain railroad bed, hikers, bikers, and horseback riders enjoy the views from about 100 trestles and bridges. Grayson Highlands State Park offers seventy-three campsites as well as a stable area for horses. Camping, hiking and interpretive programs highlight the parks offerings.
Blue Ridge Parkway is located south of Galax, VA, where highway 89 intersects with the Blue Ridge Parkway. The Parkway is one of the most traveled Parks in the United States.
The New River is the Second oldest river in the world, claimed a National Heritage River by President Bill Clinton in 1998. The New River offers canoeing, tubing, swimming & fishing. Canoe rental services are available and there are a number of public boat landings in the county.
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