Christiansburg, Virginia

Images of America: Christiansburg is a finely tuned compilation of photographs depicting the growth and character of a rural, southwestern Virginia community. Christiansburg proper is situated along the edge of a verdant plateau that rises between the Allegheny and Blue Ridge Mountains and is incorporated into the New River watershed. Early settlers were attracted to the region s rich alluvial soil and tempered climates. By the mid-18th century, permanent homesteads began to dot the gentle landscape and the town was officially incorporated in 1792. These photographs follow Christiansburg from its beginnings as a popular stagecoach stop to the 20th century, documenting progress in education, industry, and commerce."

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Published: 05/01/2005
ISBN: 9780738517698
Pages: 128
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 9.30h x 6.58w x 0.34d