Big Stone Gap

In 1908, author John Fox Jr. published his best-selling novel The Trail of the Lonesome Pine, and with it, he brought Big Stone Gap into homes across the country. In modern times, Big Stone Gap is best known for a series of novels by hometown author Adriana Trigiani. "The Gap" has always been in the vocabulary of Southwest Virginians but has now taken root on the national scene for a second time in history. Big Stone Gap has since dubbed itself "the Little Town with the Big Story." This story began in the 1880s with the discovery of nearby coalfields that sent Northern investors into an expansion frenzy. The town was touted as the new "Pittsburgh of the South" with its railroads, hotels, and vibrant business and cultural scenes.

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Published: 08/04/2008
Pages: 128
Weight: 0.72lbs
Size: 9.26h x 6.56w x 0.38d
ISBN: 9780738553931

About the Author
Ewing, Sharon B.: - A native of the region, author Sharon B. Ewing is the museum director at the Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park, located in Big Stone Gap. She is a member of the Virginia Association of Museums and serves on various regional boards that preserve and promote the history of Southwest Virginia. In Images of America: Big Stone Gap, Ewing intertwines scenic beauty, land use, history, and culture to provide a unique perspective on this community.