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In 1963 Martinsville schools were consolidated with the Wilmington school system. Currently there is little activity in the village of Martinsville. Martinsville is home to one of the few remaining covered bridges. The covered bridge is located on Todd’s Fork west of Martinsville. Midland’s History:
Jan 4, 2024 · Early leaders paved the way for Henry County. By Dr. Barry Dorsey, March 11, 2018. This area has a rich history. It was a stop along the Great Road, through which thousands of immigrants traveled. It was the home of Patrick Henry and home to the largest landowner in Virginia at one time. That would be George Hairston, who owned 280,000 acres at ...
The Henry County Courthouse now sits in the City of Martinsville which was named after General Joseph Martin in 1791. Martinsville incorporated in 1873 and became a city in 1929. In 1793. . . The first permanent courthouse was a structure of hewn logs on a stone foundation which at one moment in its life boasted a roof painted red, the gables ...
Sep 17, 2013 · In 1922, the Daughters of the American Revolution had a 10 foot tall granite monument erected in his honor off of, present day, Old Liberty Drive in Axton, VA. This spot is where Patrick Henry's home was located during his stay from 1779-1784. There are numerous roadside historical markers throughout Martinsville-Henry County that recognize ...
Martinsville Covered Bridge, Martinsville, Ohio. Built in 1871, the Martinsville Road Covered Bridge is one of about 125 covered bridges still standing in Ohio out of over 3500 covered bridges built in the state over the years.
MHC Heritage Museum. 1 East Main Street (former Henry County courthouse); open from 1-4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays with a docent to provide tours; also usually staffed 9-5 weekdays with visitors welcome. Contact 276-403-5361 or mhchistoricalsociety@gmail.com. Learn More.
