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    Hiltons
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    Hiltons

    By Daphne Matthews and Ronnie Matthews

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    Hiltons is located in the southwest corner of Virginia and was named for the Reverend Samuel Hilton, who moved to the region from North Carolina in 1795. In the 1880s, Hiltons became a vital link for goods being transported both to and from the region when the railroad was constructed from Bristol to Appalachia. U.S. Highway 58 winds through Hiltons to Virginia Beach, providing many miles of scenic travel on what was, for many years, an important transportation route. The Hiltons area is blessed with natural beauty, including the scenic Clinch Mountains, a part of the Appalachian chain, and the lazy flowing north fork of the Holston River. Hiltons is home to the world-renowned Carter family of country music fame and is the location of the Carter Family Museum and Fold, which continues to provide old-time country music entertainment.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherArcadia Publishing
    Release dateAug 4, 2008
    ISBN9781439619773
    Hiltons
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    Daphne Matthews

    Daphne Matthews is a published author and poet who homeschools her two boys and teaches at a local homeschool cooperative. Ronnie Matthews is a published poet who works full-time and is studying criminal justice. The couple lives in Blountville, Tennessee, with their two children.

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      Hiltons - Daphne Matthews

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      INTRODUCTION

      Hiltons, Virginia, is an agricultural area that is located in the southwestern corner of Virginia. Hiltons derives its name from the Reverend Samuel Hilton. Reverend Hilton had relocated to the area from North Carolina. In 1795, he constructed a log cabin on the banks of the Holston River, and the area, which would become known as Hiltons, came into existence.

      In the early days, transportation was limited to the use of horses and wagons. Roads were rough and amounted to little more than bumpy paths, which were often impassable during inclement weather. Travel from one location to another was difficult and time consuming. Fording the river to reach points beyond it was a dangerous option and unpleasant during cold weather. With the construction of the railroad in the 1880s, transportation became more manageable, and Hiltons began to grow as an important transportation center, becoming known as Hiltons Station. The railroad was also used as a mail carrier, enabling people to send and receive mail much faster than before. Arrival of the mail train was a big event in those simple times. And thanks to the railroad, visitors from the world outside could more easily reach Hiltons.

      The railroad brought both commerce and transportation. Goods could be ordered to furnish homes and could be produced for export. The timber industry was important to Hiltons, as indeed it was for all of southwest Virginia. Logging companies and support industries sprang up and provided much needed cash and helped to support local businesses. Animal hides, mainly rabbit furs, and herbs were also important sources of money. These items were sent by rail to faraway places, such as New York City. A number of stores where goods could be bought or exchanged sprang up throughout the community, contributing to the economy.

      In 1917, a passenger train wreck occurred in front of the R. L. Curtis home, causing quite a commotion in the sleepy little town. Two train cars had partly overturned as a result of an extreme cold spell, which had left ice upon the tracks. There were no reported injuries, and the good people of Hiltons provided food and shelter to the passengers until the wreck was cleared up and the trains were running again. As the years passed and automobiles became the dominant source of transportation, the station part was dropped, and the area became known simply as Hiltons. In 1933, Highway 58 was completed, running eastward to the Virginia coast. This state route enabled Hiltons to remain an important transportation route until the construction of Interstate 81, which bypasses the Hiltons area.

      As in most small communities in America, religion plays an important role in the lives of people in Hiltons. Small churches dot the landscape, among them Darthula, New Hurland, Chestnut Flats, Browder’s Chapel, and Stoney Point. Baptism and revivals were important religious ceremonies, as well as social gatherings. Many of the residents of Hiltons would walk for miles to hear sermons, and the churches would become so crowded that folks would stand outside and even into the road. Such preachers as Pruner Hart and John Robert Gardner would preach sermons that were renowned throughout the region. None were as well known as the Reverend T. R. Carter. Known as Big Tom, his speaking ability, keen wit, and knowledge of mountain medicine endeared him to the residents of Hiltons and cemented his place as a local legend.

      The once-thriving tobacco industry played an important role in the economy of Hiltons and the surrounding communities. For years, the tobacco plant provided a source of income for many of the families in the area. Indeed it was a rarity not to have raised the plant or at the very least helped a neighbor prepare the plant for market in some fashion. Money from the sale of tobacco provided a means of purchasing such items as vehicles, homes, Christmas presents, and luxuries, such as washing machines. The changing of times and attitudes toward tobacco products, once a lucrative enterprise, caused a reduction in its usage. Many small-time tobacco farmers have given up planting the crop, but the unique musky smell of Burley tobacco still lingers in now empty barns.

      The Hiltons area has produced many fine soldiers who have served their country admirably. Among these are

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