This archive preserves a richly illustrated presentation given by Dr. Jim Glanville to the Smyth County Genealogical Society. In it, Glanville re-centers the American Indian story of Southwest Virginia—especially Holstonia—through archeological, linguistic, and cultural evidence, asserting that the earliest identifiable peoples of the region were Yuchi-speaking tribes.
Historical Timelines
Chronological summaries of major events, helpful for grants & educators
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This archive chronicles Saltville’s pivotal role in the Civil War as the Confederacy’s main salt producer. Highlighting economic, military, and human dimensions, this work documents Saltville’s industrial might, the twin battles of 1864, and the town’s lasting Civil War legacy.
This article explores the 1774 Fort Gower Resolves, a foundational yet often overlooked document in Virginia’s path toward American independence. Dr. Glanville presents their civic impact and ties them directly to the legacy of leadership rooted in the Holston River Valley.
This article introduces vital documentary evidence of the Yuchi people in Virginia, including a rare 1857 intertribal roll curated by the Remnant Yuchi Nation. Dr. Glanville—a dedicated researcher and adopted Yuchi member—presents new insights into the cultural continuity, spiritual resilience, and historical presence of the Yuchi in Smyth and Washington Counties. This roll, published here for the first time, is a bridge between Indigenous memory and academic restoration.