Cody's+Introduction

The counties of Wise, Dickenson, Russel, and Lee have a wealth of history. From the first explorers Christopher Gist and Thomas Walker writing records, through the Civil War, and up to the founding of UVA Wise, records exist for most anything that happened of importance in the area. This website is to delve into the depths of the Civil War in Southwestern Virginia. Letter From War Recruitment Poster A Soldier's Recipe Soldier's Experiences Poem Casualties Obituary Equipment