Milnes Led Shenandoah to Iron Boom and Rail Growth
Milnes, a Methodist minister and later congressman, steered Shenandoah to become an iron hub with the Big Gem furnaces and railroad arrival. The town, once Forge, grew under his leadership, with many slaves and workers living in company housing and later commemorated in the Methodist cemetery by Judd family memorials. Irwin Judd Jr. recalls visiting the memorial with affection.
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Shenandoah balks at new building inspector post
Ordinance imposes a 1000 dollar daily fine for violations but Shenandoah has not appointed any inspector and is wary of calling in the county inspector for condemnation. The town attorney warns of litigation costs while Elkton considers creating the post. Stanley assigns one police officer to inspect zoning and building violations and serve papers.
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Shenandoah
Elkton
Armbruster
Stanley
Elkton Little League Junior All Stars Ride Through Town
The Elkton Little League Junior League all stars, state champions and Southeast Regional qualifiers, will parade at 2 45 p m Saturday August 20 followed by a community picnic at East Rockingham High School cafeteria from 3 to 5 p m Attendees should bring two covered dishes with serving utensils to share.
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Elkton
East Rockingham High School
Blue Hole Closed to Public in Naked Creek Area
The Blue Hole on Naked Creek near Rockingham County lines is closed to the public and posted against trespassers after years of excessive drinking and abuse. The present owners report sheriff’s deputies enforcing the no trespassing order.
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Blue Hole
Naked Creek
Rockingham County
Naked Creek Road
Sheriff's Department
Motorcycle ride to aid Elkton group set for Sept 10
A Sept 10 charity motorcycle ride for Elkton Area United Services starts with 9 am registration at EAUS Thrift Store 218 W Spotswood Ave Elkton. Riders depart 10 am, return by 2 pm with lunch and door prizes. $15 per bike. Rain date is Sept 11. contact 298-2900 or calls1 verizon.net.
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Elkton
United Services
Eaus Thrift Store
W. Spotswood Ave
Verizon.net
Miller-Kite House Museum opens Sundays through Sept. 4
The Miller-Kite House Museum at 310 E Rockingham St Elkton is open Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. through Sept 4. Admission is free with donations appreciated.
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Miller-Kite House
Rockingham St
Elkton
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