Today In History

January 1, 1969 — The mountain cottage of Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Gillet on Route 675 at the top of the Massanutten was ransacked by burglars a few days before Christmas. Property loss included […]

December 31, 1965 — George Chase Campbell, 50, of Luray, suffered serious injuries here Tuesday evening about 5:45 when he was struck by an auto as he was attempting to cross West Main Street in […]

December 30, 1965 — Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd G. Kibler, of Luray, announced this week that they had purchased Menefee’s Hardware Store on West Main Street and would take possession on Jan. 1. Under the […]

December 29, 1966 — A genuine White Christmas, the second in many years, was the big event of Christmas 1966. It started early Christmas Eve and continued until a late hour. Eight and one half inches […]

December 28, 1990 — The Commonwealth Transportation Board has approved a $2.9 million contract for a Page County firm to build a two-lane road to replace Va. 615 (Battle Creek Road) and become part of […]

December 27, 1962 — One of the most unique and interesting books involving the history of Page County and many of its most prominent families was released to the public this week by Lauck and […]