Today In History

July 29, 1965 — Warren E. Moyer, of Moyer Brothers Canning Company, said this week that the peach crop in Page County was looking good at present. However, he stated it was badly in need […]

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 — A new use for by-products from animal hides may be on the horizon as the result of research done at the Virginia Oak Tannery and the Virginia Polytechnic Institute. The product […]

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 […]