Front Royal, Virginia
There are similar monuments in several other counties where the park was built. I have previously posted pictures of the ones in Elkton and Sperryville.
Many of the Blue Ridge Mountain residents did not want to leave their land for the sake of the new park, but they were basically evicted in the 1930's, although they were paid for their property. Some elderly people were allowed to remain to live out their lives.
Surnames on the plaque include some that I recognize from local place names: Compton, Corbin, Cullers, Fox, Hickerson, Lewis, Mathews, Miller, Overall, and Thompson.
Links: Tuesday Treasures.
Park Service Article on The Displaced.
Muito interessante este monumento de homenagem ás famílias deslocadas.
ReplyDeleteUm abraço e continuação de uma boa semana.
Andarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
O prazer dos livros
...displacement happens all too often. The monument sure is interesting. Thanks Linda for stopping by, enjoy your week.
ReplyDeleteHello, pretty view of the creek. I like the name Happy Creek. The monument is pretty, the chimney design is nice. Have a happy day!
ReplyDeleteGreat name for a creek...I've seen one of those monuments and it does give one pause. The folks who lived in the Appalachians were hardy survivors, and then for some reason the government wanted their land. There were some who had already had negative dealings with "revenooers" who destroyed the stills of the moonshiners. I dare say most people weren't happy about the new parks. Glad they get some kind of memorial.
ReplyDeleteA lovely spot for such a monument.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful monument and a lovely location.
ReplyDeleteDisplacement for larger projects that benefit all are sometimes the price paid for progress. Hopefully all those people were compensated.
ReplyDeleteI like that peaceful shot of the bubbling creek.
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