Meadows of Dan is a highway stop at the intersection of Virginia US-58 and the Blue Ridge Parkway. About a half mile north, on the Blue Ridge Parkway, from Meadows of Dan is a place named Mabry Mill.
Tag: Dan River
Saura Tribe Native Americans
Saura Tribe Native Americans Dan Valley. This is a view of the Dan River as seen from the bridge of highway US-311 in southeastern Stokes County. This bridge is about midway between the towns of Madison and Walnut Cove. The historical marker for the Upper Sauratown is located near the western end of the bridge and on the south shoulder of the highway.
Dan River Revolutionary War
Dan River Revolutionary War .. The Dan River actually played a part in the American War of Independence. This fact is not well known and did not win the war for the Americans, but it did have an effect on the Battle Of Guilford Courthouse.
Johnson’s Family Grill
Location – 142A W Murphy St, Madison, NC 27025-1924 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch No real frills here—this is the classic “hole in the wall”, and I mean that in a very positive way. Everything about this little place is good. Folks are friendly and always smiling. Try Johnson burger, hot dogs, fish sandwich or BBQ. […]
Southern Spirits
Location – 119 E Murphy St Madison, NC 27025 . Hours of Operation Mon Closed Tue Closed Wed 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm Thu 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm – 1:00 am Sat 5:00 pm – 1:00 am Sun Closed . Southern Spirits . .
The Dan Valley
The Dan Valley The area is somewhat mountainous, lots of rolling hills and has an abundant water supply with many rivers and lakes. The terrain is wooded and dotted by small farms. Over the years the residents have made a living off of the land. Most have been and a lot still are small farmers.
Dan River Basin Cities
Danbury, NC Walnut Cove, NC Madison, NC Mayodan, NC Stoneville, NC Eden, NC Stuart, Va Martinsville, Va Danville, Va Yanceyville, NC Wentworth, NC Reidsville, NC Roxboro, NC South Boston, Va Collinsville, Va Halifax, Va Chatham, Va Dan River Basin Cities
Eden
In my younger years, Eden did not exist. There were 3 textile towns located in the north east corner of Rockingham County. There were known as Leakesville, Spray and Draper. In 1967, the 3 towns consolidated into one town and renamed themselves “EDEN”….. The Smith and the Dan River join together on the south side […]
Update On Fracking In Stokes County
Fracking, or hydraulic fracturing, is a controversial topic that has been debated in Stokes County and across the state. Here’s an update on the current situation: Background: In 2011, the North Carolina General Assembly passed a law allowing for the exploration and production of oil and natural gas through hydraulic fracturing (fracking) in the state. […]
Dan River Basin
The Dan River is the key river in the Dan River Basin. The Mayo River, the Smith River, the Sandy River, the Hyco River and the Bannister River flow into the Dan River. In turn, the Dan River flows into the Roanoke River which eventually empties into the Albemarle Sound and the Atlantic Ocean. The […]
