Shenandoah river
Today In History

Flood of ’89

June 8, 1889 — The rainfall for April and May has been almost unprecedented in the history of this county. During the later month nearly three times as much rain has fallen as during the […]
Luray Main St old
Today In History

Worth a ‘pounding’

June 7, 1890 — The Rev.W.Davenport, of the Cave Street colored Baptist church, this place, was heavily pounded by his congregation one evening last week, and notwithstanding his robust form he offered no resistance to […]