Glasgow History
The Town of Glasgow has a well documented history dating back into the 1700's. This page provides links to articles written
describing our history, and provides a link to tell you how to purchase a book regarding the early history of our Town.

If you have any photos showing events in the history of Glasgow, or have information to share, or would like to write an article to be
posted on this site, please e-mail the webmaster@glasgowvirginia.org or call the Town Hall at 540-258-2246.
Articles
Photo Pages
Video Clips
"The History of Glasgow" - Most the
information was obtained from the book
"One Hundred Years of Dreams" written
by Lynda Mundy-Norris Miller
1969 Flood Footage
(courtesy of Terrell Spangler)
History Picture Page 1
History Picture page 2
1969 Flood page 1
1969 Flood page 2
1969 Flood page 3
1985 Flood
1992 Flood
Flash Flood 1995
1985 Flood Footage
(courtesy of Johnny Johnson)
"The History of C.C. Baldwin and Cottage Farm"
written by Ken Gorsky, owner of Cottage Farm Bed
and Breakfast.
1995 Flash Flood Footage
"Oh Shenandoah" An article about Capt. John
McDowell "Battle of Augusta" that happened where
the Battle Run Creek enters the Maury River near the
intersection of Routes 501 and 130.
Items of Interest
Locher Clay Product's
Cash Register
Click on the book to
learn how to purchase.
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