Scott, I was in Tazewell a couple of years ago and there is a lot to see. They have one of the nicest courthouses I have ever been too. You can spend weeks there, lots of room to spread out and a ton of information. Also you should visit Maplewood Cemetery, it's very easy to find. Some of the smaller cemeteries are not so easy. Also the historical society was only open one day a week and I beleive it was Tuesday or Wednesday and I wasn't going to be there, so I missed that. Of course Crap Orchards museum is a must. Betty Moutray -----Original Message----- From: Scott Chafin <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Friday, May 12, 2000 8:27 AM Subject: [VATAZEWE] Visit to Tazewell/Buchanan cos. >Dear List, > >I've probably seen this region where I have such deep roots many times >from 35,000 feet. But in early July, I'm actually going there. I will >be able to spend the period July 3 - July 6 in the SW Virginia / SE >Kentucky region. I plan to hit courthouses, libraries, museums, etc. >(and on the 4th, just travel a lot). If anyone has specific suggestions >of places to go, or even people to see, or even cheap (but not ratty) >motels, I would love to hear from you. Thanks to all. > >Scott Chafin >Houston, Texas > >Tazewell/Buchanan surnames: Oney, Brown, Gates, Christian, Elswick, >Altizer, Brewster, and probably many others > > >