Saltville Reenactment Recalls Civil War Battle
About 150 Civil War reenactors from Virginia and nearby states staged the Saltville battle reenactment in AltVILLE Virginia. The event recalled the Oct 2 1864 assault by a 4800 man Union force against 2800 Confederate troops at Salt Works with the 5th U S Colored Cavalry leading a charge up a hillside. The battle ended with heavy casualties on both sides and a brutal postfight aftermath including executions and a large bonfire.
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Altville
Virginia
Kentucky
Tennessee
Ohio
Battle of
Saltville
Bob McGraw
Tazewell
Salt Works
McGraw
Confederate States of America
Stephen Gano Burbridge
5Th
U.S. Colored Cavalry
Saltville Battle Reenactment Sparks Local Heritage
Saltville residents organized a battle reenactment to relive the Civil War clash. Barker and relatives fought in the battle, while cancer forced Baker to delegate duties. Maj. Ben Collins of the 64th Virginia Cavalry recruited reenactors, linking to Southwest Virginia’s historic site.
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Robert E. Lee
Bob” Barker Jr
Barker
Saltville
Baker
Ben Collins
Maj
64Th Virginia Cavalry
Collins
64Th
Virginia
Heart of Appalachia Bike Route Opens in Southwest Virginia
The 128 mile Heart of Appalachia Bike Route runs from Burkes Garden in Tazewell County to Guess River Gorge in Wise County with about 28 miles of side trips. A 120 mile scenic drive parallels it, accessible by vehicle, with final leg to Guess River Gorge requiring four wheel drive. The Virginia Coalfield Tourism Authority promotes the route, funds signs, and markets to biking groups as officials plan a 1999 bicycle season boost.
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Tazewell
Heart of Appalachia
Virginia
Burkes Garden
Tazewell County
Guess River Gorge
Wise County
St. Paul
Coalfield Tourism Authority
Virginia General Assembly
Authority
Heidi Hamm
Tourism Authority
Virginia Cycling Guide
Hamm
Frog Level
Wardell
Mercer County year of achievement marks 275 new jobs
Development Authority of Mercer County labels FY 1997-98 a success after recording 275 new jobs and $10 million in expansion. Retiring Chair Ted White and Executive Director Janet Bailey cite low unemployment and growth prospects, noting Mercer gains visibility as a strong business location.
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Princeton
Development Authority
Mercer County
Ted White
Janet Bailey
White
Mercer County eyes Gardner Road Industrial Park push
Mercer County Development Authority chairman R W Wilkinson aims to transform Gardner Road property into an industrial park to boost West Virginia’s economy. He cites strong local banks, supportive leaders, and available utilities as key assets and plans active development this year.
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Bluefield
R.W
Buz” Wilkinson
Gardner Road
Mercer County
West Virginia
New Development Authority
Wilkinson
First Century Bank
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