Abingdon is the county seat for Washington County, Virginia. Founded in 1778, it has seen many changes through time. One …
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White Collar Insanity
Deputy Clerk David S. Morrison worked at the Scott County Courthouse in March of 1891. Trusted deputy clerks handled all …
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Gate City’s Train Tragedy of 1940
A mysterious collision occurred in Gate City, Virginia, on January 27, 1940. The victims’ families were never given reason as to why the tragedy happened, and the unknown lingers even today.
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The Consequences of Irreverent Laughter
Scott County’s only double-execution happened on February 6, 1885. The hanging occurred in Estillville, later known as Gate City, Virginia.
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Abingdon’s Femme Fatalle- Appalachian True Crime
The Baker trial of 1891 held the region spellbound with shameless love, infidelity, and ultimately murder. The prosecution’s star witness was the mistress herself, and she wove a fantastic web in the courtroom.
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The Parsimonious Philanderer
One of the most famous swindling Romeos was captured near Gate City, Virginia. Ironically, at the same time of the “Lonely Hearts” serial killers, notorious “Lonely Heart” Ernest I.
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Abingdon’s Dry Killers- Appalachian True Crime
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Incident at the Swinging Bridge – Folklore Drive Winner!
The Grand Prize winning entry comes from Mr. Colin Mullins!
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Scott County’s Battle Physician
Dr. Robert Watson “Doc” McConnell was born in 1869.
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The Buchanan County Butcher
Everyone seems to have a complaint with the justice system today. The fact remains that most of us take our due process for granted.