The Ashe Historical Society’s Photo Digitization Project Needs Your Help

The Ashe County Historical Society is in the process of digitizing historical photos for future generations, but we need your...

Feb 15, 2020 / Josh Beckworth

The Ashe County Oral History Project brings voices from the past

In 1980, Clarice Weaver and other volunteers, working on behalf of the Ashe County Historical Society and Ashe Public Library,...

Dec 24, 2019 / Josh Beckworth

The Return of ‘This Week in Ashe County History’

Back by popular demand, our weekly feature 'This Week in Ashe County History' is now available on the homepage of...

Dec 16, 2019 / Josh Beckworth

Ashe County History Map Now Online

The Ashe County Historical Society is happy to announce the interactive history of Ashe County map is now available online....

Nov 30, 2019 / Josh Beckworth

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This Week in Ashe County History:

Date	Event
04-24-1822	Nathan H. Waugh was born. In 1845, Waugh moved from Monroe County, Tennessee to Jefferson. There Waugh became one of the town's most prominent citizens, operating one of the largest stores in the town. Waugh married Emeline Gentry, daughter of Richard Gentry, a wealthy landowner. Gentry deeded Waugh and his wife 600 acres near Gap Creek, where they lived for many years. The Waugh home in Jefferson stood near the site of the Neal house in western end of town.
04-26-1996	On this day, the groundbreaking ceremony for the new County Complex was held. The new courthouse was the first to go up, followed by the Agriculture building, and then the Law Enforcement Center.
04-27-1958	The Ashe District Methodist Conference agrees to purchase Elk Shoals. The shoals, a sandy beach along the south fork of the New River, has long been an attractive spot for camping and lounging. With this purchase, Elk Shoals would officially become a developed Methodist campground, complete with roads and bunkhouses. Although Elk Shoals fell into disuse at the turn of the 21st century, it has been added to the New River State park, and will continue to provide enjoyment for Ashe County residents.