Today In History

July 30, 1964 — Nearly a dozen planes were searching the Blue Ridge Mountains in the Elkton area Tuesday and Wednesday for a light plane reported missing with two Elkton men aboard. The Page County […]

July 29, 1965 — Construction on the State Route 629 concrete bridge over the Hawksbill Creek, south of Luray, moved along rapidly Friday and Saturday of last week. Fifteen reinforced concrete beams were hauled here […]

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 of the old cellar fort believed to have been […]

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. […]