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Historical Gallery
This page contains historical photos and accounts by John Henry Anderson Smith III, our family historian and storyteller. Please enjoy!









Historical Legal Documents of Douglas Hutcheson Smith
Douglas Hutcheson Smith (aka Uncle Doug) represented the Pocahontas Mine in the early 1900s. His legal career was cut short by his death...
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Jan 21 min read


Life and Letters of John T. Smith 2
Written to Miss Mary D. Anderson, before marriage Clifton, VA, August 30th 1833 My Dear Mary, I have nothing to write to you about, and...
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Oct 28, 20242 min read


Life & Letters of John T. Smith (Civil War Timeline)
These letters were written to and by Dr. John T. Smith and documented by William G. Smith Rosedale, December 24, 1861 Dear Pa, You will...
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Aug 14, 20241 min read


The History of Webb Mountain, Russell County, VA
Written by John Henry Smith III The full story about Webb Mountain ? Quite a task, lets hope my memories will suffice! Webb Mountain has...
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Jul 25, 20243 min read


Blackford (Honaker, VA)
Written by John Henry Smith III Now, if you drive Route 80 toward Honaker, immediately when you cross the River, on the left is the state...
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May 31, 20242 min read


Smith Men
Written by John Henry Smith III A Tribute to Russell County By Reverend Frank Fuller “Russell is one of the beauty spots of the world. No...
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May 30, 202410 min read
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