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Newspaper
The Valley Banner
Location
Elkton, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 2012
Page
5
A letter to the editor laments the closing of Elkton Florist Shop and the failed sale to Velma and Nelson Dofflemeyer. The writer recalls decades of trusted service, praising the couple for quality, detail, and kindness, and wishes them a long, healthy retirement.
Casey Billhimer, Elkton based into local history, leads the Elkton Historical Society and promotes Civil War era memory. He preserves era artifacts, writes columns for The Valley Banner, and aims to save landmarks such as Conrad's Store while noting how Elkton has changed over 20 years.
Archivists plan a June visit to Harrisonburg in 2012 as part of the Civil War 150 Legacy Project to collect and review documents for Virginia’s statewide exhibition. Since 2010, Library of Virginia archivists have scanned over 250000 materials statewide, allowing owners to retain their items.
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