Today In History

July 28, 1887 — The Council of the Town of Luray at a session last Monday night passed an ordinance availing itself of that provision of law which exempts persons from road tax and work […]

July 27, 1961 — Earl and Jimmy Kibler, operators of the Center Market on East Main Street, Luray, have just completed installation of a 2-1/2 HP 20,000 BTU “Welbilt” air conditioner that comfortably cools their […]

July 26, 1990 — Fort Rhodes, one of Page County’s most important historic landmarks, was completely destroyed in a lightning-set blaze Friday night. Only two chimneys, the old cellar fort believed to have been a […]

July 25, 1889 — In view of the great number of swindlers moving about the country the farmers should deal with none but home dealers. Buy your farm implements and machinery from your local dealers. […]

July 24, 1890 — Luray should be lighted by electricity. The dingy, sickly coal oil lamp doesn’t suit this age, and this town. They are no good. They are a nuisance and should get out […]

July 23, 1987 — The people have changed but boys are still selling the Page News and Courier at the intersection of U.S. 211 and 340 in Luray as they have been for nearly 50 […]