Photograph showing the teacher and class at Mt. Airy School in Shenandoah County, ca. 1914. The school was located in the Fairview/Jadwyn community near the intersection of what is now Back and Alonzoville Roads.
In the late 19th century, many traveled to Orkney Springs to benefit from the health spa. Often, those visitors would stay overnight in Mt. Jackson to break up the long trip.
In 1870, the St. Charles Hotel opened its doors to travelers and locals…
Card reporting on the condition of the Mt. Jackson National Bank dated April 6 1885.
Directors include J.I. Triplett, Israel Allen, Robert M. Lantz, George W. Minnick, S.R. Hoover, Monroe Funkhouser, Joseph H. Ruby, Henry S. Wunder, and John P.…