Soon after Giles County was formed in 1806; George Pearis offered 53 acres; lumber; and stone to build the first courthouse. The building was constructed; and Pearisburg was established in 1808 at the geographic center of the county. The original courthouse was replaced in 1836 with the current brick structure that has been recently renovated and is still in use today. Giles County�s story is one of water crossings and floods; agriculture; industrial development; railroads; tourism; and distinct communities isolated by the mountains and water. Natural resources; including mountains; springs; creeks; limestone cliffs; and 37 miles of the New River in Giles County; have shaped the settlement; industry; transportation; commerce; recreation; and tourism of the area. Photographs of life in each of these small communities depict the varied history of Giles County and those who have been drawn to this place.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. MY HOME TOWNBy Nancy GreenI was born in McKeesport and raised in several communities nearby. I LIVED IN MCKEESPORT AS AN ADULT. To be fully appreciated. one must have been raised in the area and remember the glory and the decline of a once proud community of VERY HARD WORKING PEOPLE. WHEN I SAY WORKING. I MEAN WORKING. I LOVED THIS BOOK !!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I grew up in McKeesport and thoroughly enjoyed the contents of this bookBy Peppermint PattiI grew up in McKeesport and thoroughly enjoyed the contents of this book. It brought back a lot of childhood memories of what McKeesport used to be and provided information that I was not aware of.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great trip down memory lane for sixty somethings who grew up when Steel was king.By Wayne J.Very nostalgic with familiar places. names and events. Even "coats" is covered.
