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The Marsh House in Montross, Virginia was built in 1936, by Everett and Myrtle Clark Marsh. Everett ran a barber shop for six decades and Myrtle worked for many years at Harris Store. Everett was a Town Council member and served as Mayor of Montross. ![]()
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Today, the Marsh House is home to the Northern Neck of Virginia Historical Society (NNVHS). Founded in 1950, the mission of the NNVHS is to collect, preserve, share, and interpret information and material of every nature relating to the history, artifacts, architecture, and literature of the counties of Northumberland, Lancaster, Westmoreland, Stafford, Richmond, and King George, in the Commonwealth of Virginia, comprising what is known as the Northern Neck of Virginia.![]()
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We are thankful for your generous support to the NNVHS in 2021! Your dedication has enhanced our resources to research, preserve, and share the unique history of the people, places, events, and documents of Northern Neck, Virginia. ![]()
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Please consider adding the Northern Neck of Virginia Historical to your list of organizations for year-end gifts. Your tax-deductible contribution will ensure that we can continue with innovative ideas and plans to honor the important history of our great region.![]()
You may make a contribution online by visiting www.nnvhs.wordpress.com or by mailing a check to NNVHS, P.O. Box 716, Montross, VA 22520.![]()
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We would be delighted to have you visit the Northern Neck of Virginia Historical Society History and Genealogy Library. At this time, the Society’s library is open by appointment only. To schedule an appointment to research, please email nnvhs@live.com. If you are unable to visit, we are happy to accept research inquiries by email.
Lancaster Roller Mill, ca. 1843![]()
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Out of fifteen mills which were central to the lives and well-being of so many local families, the Lancaster Roller Mill is the last standing mill in Lancaster County, Virginia. A mill has stood on this site of John Robinson's land grant of 1657, sold to Edward King, then John Carter, since 1666. The current mill is the third to occupy this site.
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