Adjacent to a residential neighborhood and an electrical substation, this marker recalls a school…read morethat sadly no longer exists. It reads, "In 1866, Captain Charles S. Schaeffer, a Freedmen's Bureau agent, organized a school for blacks on the hill just to the southeast. Charles L. Marshall of Tuskeegee Institute became principal of the school in 1896. Under his guidance and with support from Philadelphia Quakers, a library, dormitories, classrooms, shops, and barns were constructed. Both academic and industrial classes were offered at the institute until 1947 when it became a public high school. In 1966, the institute graduated its last class, and its property was sold at public auction." The website for the school is still online and there is an active group working to maintain the former school structure. https://www.christiansburginstitute.com/ [Review 13817 overall, 1138 of 2020, number 1251 in Virginia.]

Certain officers are unprofessional rolling their eyes and laughing. Highly concerning incidents…read moreare not investigated. Male on female assault is permitted in the Town of Wytheville. Other officers are highly professional. The law is selectively applied. Serious preventative incidents are ignored. Marijuana is permitted for public use. Drugs including meth have been rampant in the area for decades. Police only focus on large-scale operations ignoring addicts exhibiting symptoms on the streets. Some are highly condescending. Others are top officers. Officers are concerningly subjective, and do not enter some situations properly. Interactions are easily escalated. Very dangerous at times. It's best to avoid.

I recently watched the Wytheville Police respond to a very public domestic dispute. They showed…read moregreat patience and restraint, used only the minimum force necessary, and remained dispassionate and respectful in spite of provocation. I was impressed. Bravo to the leadership and to the officers of the Wytheville PD.

Disclaimer upfront: I work in this office…read more I just wanted to clarify the purpose of this office. It is the administrative headquarters for the regional recruiting effort, managing Recruiting Stations in Virginia (Roanoke, Christiansburg, and Wytheville) and West Virginia (Princeton, Beckley, and Lewisburg). Though we can answer questions and provide information, local recruiters are located in the Christiansburg office in the New River Valley Mall.

Great rest stop and visitor center. Clean bathrooms, well stocked. If you need a snack vending…read moremachines available. Nice resting point. There are plenty of photo ops.

Welcome to Virginia! Virginia is for Lovers! The restrooms were very clean, informative signage…read moreavailable to learn more about the history and heritage of the location. Pet friendly as well. Separate car and truck parking. Nice landscaping. It's well worth the stop!

Not at all easy to get to, this marker is off the interstate but there's only one way to get to it…read moreand one way to get back. A seven mile round trip unless you're heading to/from Pulaski via the ulta scenic route. The marker reads, "Crockett's Cove has been home to the Crockett family for two centuries. It was named for Lt. John Crockett, Sr. (1737-1799), son of Samuel and Esther Thompson Crockett, a Revolutionary War veteran buried in the family cemetery a mile east. His half-brother Lt. Col. Robert Sayers (1754-1826), buried on a hill near him, also served in the war and later became a justice of the peace and a member of the Virginia General Assembly. On 10 May 1864 during the Civil War, just east of the Allen Crockett house here, occurred a cavalry engagement between the brigades of Union Brig. Gen. William W. Averell and Confederate Brig. Gen. William E. "Grumble" Jones." [Review 20384 overall - 1443 in Virginia - 1362 of 2023.]

Located inside the Ironto rest area, this historical marker points out one of the local features…read moreand after reading, I was on my way swiftly. It reads, "Near here stood Montgomery White Sulphur Springs, popular resort area of 19th century America. During the Civil War the resort was converted into a military hospital staffed by Catholic nuns. Several hundred victims of smallpox including nurses and soldiers are buried nearby. The Southern Historical Society was reorganized here in August, 1873, when Jefferson Davis delivered the principal address." Online, there is more information. "The Virginia-Tennessee Railroad brought guests from Lynchburg to the small station at Big Tunnel (Montgomery). From there, passengers rode cars propelled by gravity down to the resort. The idyllic vacation spot was transformed by the Civil War. From 1862 to 1865, Montgomery White Sulphur Springs operated as a Confederate general hospital under Dr. J. Lewis Woodville, Chief Surgeon. At its peak, Montgomery White accommodated up to 700 sick, wounded, and recovering Confederate soldiers." The resort closed its doors and was reverted to farmland. That area is not open to the public. [Review 13764 overall, 1085 of 2020, number 1199 in Virginia.]

Beautiful place when I went it was closed but I was able to walk around outside. It doesn't appear…read morethat they are open for tours right now.

Fantastic historical place to eat. Much better menu than nearby establishments and the food is…read moregreat. Prices are more than the nearby venues but this is several cuts above. I also recommend taking the tour of the grounds and house. Great service! They are only open from May through December but is worth the trip!

The Link Farm Covered Bridge was built in 1912 and spans Sinking Creek. It has a 50 foot span and…read moreis one of the few remaining bridges in the Newport area. It is very easy to access, right off Route 460 and only a couple of miles from the Interstate. No excuses. The bridge is on private property but is open to the public. Of course, it is not open to vehicular traffic but you can absolutely walk across this beautiful red bridge and look at the sheet metal roof. [Review 19583 overall - 1420 in Virginia - 554 of 2023.]

A beautiful bridge that I literally stumbled upon. I was driving by when I saw a street sign that…read moresaid "Covered Bridge Lane". There was a wide space to park, it appeared, and a green gate across the road. I did not stay long as I was traveling home, and it was unclear whether it was ok to approach the bridge.