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[2010/2/5]
Formation of Highland County
Formation of Highland County
(excerpts from A history of Highland County, Virginia By Oren Frederic Morton - published 1911)
The forming of Highland was one of the events which are perfectly natural. It was not so much that Pendleton and Bath were too long, although the people near their common boundary were farther from their county seats than were the people at the other extremities of those counties. The new turnpike gave the Highland area an advantage which the other sections of the two counties did not possess. The census of 1850 was to show that Highland had more...
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[2007/11/10]
"Articles, News & Announcements" versus "News & Announcements from the Community"
Understanding the difference between our "Articles, News & Announcements" feature and "News & Announcements from the Community."
"News & Announcements from the Community" is intended to be an organized community "blog" which enables all registered users to submit and self approve for posting news and announcements on a variety of topics relevant to daily life in our local region. That feature is unmoderated, thus registered users have the flexible ability to post news and announcements relative to the topic. Submissions to that category will be "pruned" after a reasonable period of time....
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Recent News & Announcements from the Community
- Hands & Harvest Fall Foliage Festival (2010/2/5)
October 8 - 10, 2010
(Second weekend in October)
Celebrate the beauty of Autumn at Highland County's annual Hands & Harvest Fall Foliage Festival. Held on the second weekend in October on Columbus Day weekend, this event offers two full days of activity and entertainment. Come and observe for yourself the mountain forests of Virginia's Western Highlands transformed into a rich palette of russet, gold, and scarlet.
More info click here
- Highland County Fair (2010/2/5)
September 1 - 4, 2010
An old-time country fair steeped in tradition! Having celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2001, the Highland County Fair opens with a hometown parade that winds its way through the streets of historic Monterey on the Wednesday preceding Labor Day.
For additional Information click here
- 52nd Annual Highland Maple Festival (2010/2/5)
March 13 - 14 & 20 - 21, 2010
Take a step back in time to Highland County, "Virginia's Switzerland." Travel back roads and mountain byways to the annual Highland Maple Festival. Held on the 2nd and 3rd weekends of March, the Maple Festival has been an annual event in Highland County, Virginia, since 1958.
Each year, thousands of visitors are drawn to this unspoiled, rural region of Virginia to celebrate the "opening" of the trees and observe the process of maple syrup-making. Sugar camp tours provide a unique and educational experience that portrays a rapidly vanishing way of American life.
For more information click here
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Highland County Government website Welcome to Highland County, often referred to as "Virginia's Switzerland". This land of high mountain valleys, sheep and cattle grazing farms and vast woodlands is known for its pristine scenic beauty and rural charm. It is one of the least populated counties in the east and boasts one of the highest mean elevations of any county east of the Mississippi River. Originally settled by Scotch/Irish highlanders and German immigrants, Highland is now an eclectic mix of native farm families and new residents drawn to the high quality of life.
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The Highland Inn The Highland Inn was known for 75 years as the landmark "Hotel Monterey". Upgraded with modern conveniences, the hotel maintains the same commitment as when opened in 1904
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CLARKSON & WALLACE has been offering the finest in Virginia mountain properties in Bath and Highland Counties for nearly 60 years. Whether you’re seeking a permanent mountain home, vacation property, hunting camp, or mountain business, Clarkson & Wallace has an extensive listing of mountain real estate in Virginia’s most unspoiled and quietly beautiful mountain region
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United Country Shamrock & Stephenson Realty, Inc United Country Shamrock & Stephenson Realty, Inc, offers a fine selection of Monterey Virginia real estate including homes for sale, mountain property, waterfront property and commercial real estate for sale in Monterey Virginia, Highland County, Augusta County and Bath County.
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