Publisher's Synopsis
""A History of Highland County, Virginia"" is a comprehensive account of the development and growth of Highland County from its earliest days to the early 20th century. Written by Oren Frederic Morton and originally published in 1911, this book covers the settlement of the region by Native Americans and European colonizers, the establishment of towns and communities, the growth of agriculture and industry, and the impact of major events such as the Civil War. Morton also includes detailed biographies of prominent figures in Highland County's history, as well as information on the county's schools, churches, and other institutions. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of Virginia or the development of rural communities in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
