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Dorothy Ann Newland
Photograph published in the Shenandoah Herald newspaper noting Dorothy Ann Newland of Mt. Jackson had been selected to be the Honorary Fire Chief for the Mt. Jackson Fire Company.
At the time she was a sophomore at Mary Washington College…
At the time she was a sophomore at Mary Washington College…
Phoebe Tusing
1974 photograph of Phoebe Tusing, a resident of Shenandoah County Virginia.
Mount Jackson National Bank Note
Ten dollar note produced by the Mount Jackson National Bank. The note is considered a "National Bank Note" and was printed on June 7, 1904. It was one of 11,527 produced by the bank that year.
Note the ink mark above 3209 in the top right corner.…
Note the ink mark above 3209 in the top right corner.…
Bonnie Mawyer
Bonnie Mawyer came to Shenandoah County in 1975. Her and her husband Roger moved to the Avendale Acres subdivision in Mt. Jackson after he was hired to manage the WSIG radio station.
A third grade teacher at New Market Elementary School, Bonnie…
A third grade teacher at New Market Elementary School, Bonnie…
Selena Hines
Photograph showing Selena Hines. Taken from the 1957 Triplett High School Yearbook. Selena was secretary of that school for many years.
Anna Lee Emswiler
Photograph showing Anna Lee Emswiler. Taken from the 1957 Triplett High School Yearbook. It noted Anna was a "Lee Class Office," Beta Club Officer, FHA Officer, on the Paper and Annual Staffs, and a member of the school's SCA.
The Historic Mount Jackson Colored Cemetery Brochure
A brochure printed to describe the history of the Mt. Jackson Colored Cemetery around the time of the cemetery's re-dedication in 2004.
Letter to Hamilton Ottawa Ferguson from Laura White
Letter from Laura G. White to Hamilton Ottawa Ferguson who she describes as her "uncle." Hamilton (H.O) Ferguson was a veteran of the Spanish American War who lived in Mt. Jackson Virginia. He died on September 25 1941 at the age of 75 and is buried…
Triplett High School FFA-FHA Fair Program
Program created for the Triplett High School's 1954 Fair, sponsored by the Future Homemakers of America (FHA) and Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapters. This annual event was designed to promote the organizations, the competitions they competed…
Ration Book
On December 11, 1941 rationing began in the United States when the government created 7,500 ration boards around the country to limit the sale of tires and other rubber products. Between that date and 1946 sales of hundreds of other items, including…
Aiden Zirkle
On April 13, 1945 Corporal Aiden Zirkle died on Okinawa. He was a member of Company E, Second Battalion, Seventh Regiment, First Marine Division. Reports indicate he succumbed to wounds obtained while leading his unit against an entrenched machine…
Aerial View of Mt. Jackson
This aerial photograph of the Town of Mt. Jackson Virginia shows a community much different than the one we know today.
The most prominent difference is the layout of the town. While the downtown district may look the same, the areas beyond that…
The most prominent difference is the layout of the town. While the downtown district may look the same, the areas beyond that…
Vehrencamp's
In 1955 Triplett and Vehrencamp closed their downtown store and reopened under the name Vehrencamp's on the north end of town. Their Grand Opening celebration can be seen in this photograph. This new structure had been operating as the Rinker…
Triplett and Vehrencamp
Throughout the 20th century, one of Mt. Jackson’s most prominent commercial establishments was Triplett and Vehrencamp, a farm supply and hardware business. Located on Main Street, near the current town hall, this organization occupied a sprawling…
Mt. Jackson Virginia
Photograph taken by William Hoyle Garber showing an aerial view of Mt. Jackson Virginia. The image shows the area immediately adjacent to the interchange with the recently completed motel.
Mt. Jackson Virginia
Photograph taken by William Hoyle Garber showing an aerial view of Mt. Jackson Virginia.
Nelson Theatre
Photograph taken by William Hoyle Garber showing the interior of the Nelson Theater in Mt. Jackson Virginia.
Nelson Theatre
Photograph taken by William Hoyle Garber showing the interior of the Nelson Theater in Mt. Jackson Virginia.
Nelson Theatre
Photograph taken by William Hoyle Garber showing the interior of the Nelson Theater in Mt. Jackson Virginia.
Nelson Theatre
Photograph taken by William Hoyle Garber showing the Nelson Theater in Mt. Jackson Virginia.
Nelson Theatre
Photograph taken by William Hoyle Garber showing the interior of the Nelson Theater in Mt. Jackson Virginia.
Nelson Theatre
Photograph taken by William Hoyle Garber showing the interior of the Nelson Theater in Mt. Jackson Virginia.
Nelson Theatre Fire
Photograph taken by William Hoyle Garber showing the April 8, 1947 fire at the Nelson Theater in Mt. Jackson Virginia. Toms Brook Volunteer Fire Department's Engine is pictured in the foreground.
Nelson Theatre Fire
Photograph taken by William Hoyle Garber showing the April 8, 1947 fire at the Nelson Theater in Mt. Jackson Virginia.