Theyre some of the smartest men Ive ever been around my entire life.. Holland. Ferrum College Franklin County, VA Moonshine Capital. The sugar would have gone to waste had it been stored as the case worked its way through the courts, said Jim Silvey, a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms agent. The alleged conspiracy was uncovered by federal agent Colonel Thomas Bailey, who after distinguishing himself as a hero in World War I, became an undercover agent for the federal government. $8 a copy at the History Museum. Sources carefully documented including German resources. Somehow, he and Stephenson never crossed paths. However, there are cool springs, lots of good water, a lot of forests, and you could drive right along the road, and right over the bank, people could be making liquor and you wouldnt even know. Stephenson, now 76 years old and mostly retired, said he generally maintained congenial relationships with both moonshiners and revenuers. This one lists all the county sheriffs and includes information about several killings.). To free his hands for photography, the rail-thin journalist stuffed his reporter's notebook down the front or back of his pants. 6 - 120 pages ( $20 plus $7 s/h). Index only ($2 mailed). 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Keister Greer, Ibby Greer. Philpott Lake Ranger Talks - Moonshine 22 February 2012 Brothers were center of 1930s tale of moonshine and murder, Shady edges Huntington on emotional Senior Night, Maiolo approved as new Woodrow softball coach, Amazing Grace hits game-winner, sends Summers to state tournament (With Gallery), Summers executes demons, beats Wyoming East (With Gallery), Children with an uncommon condition are being killed by West Virginia elected officials. Stephenson always toted a camera on raids. Collected by Claude Holland. Shooting Creek is the place where the history of those two traditions cross. Lee and two deputies were acquitted.. This book features original art on the cover by Doug Minnix. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.84. The men told investigators they never saw the shooters, but reported the vehicle as either a Ford or Chevrolet that did not have a license plate attached to the front. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race. No trip can be complete without trying the award-winning BBQ from Buddys BBQ. I had ABC agents roll in, Lumsden says, but the still was empty, since he had just finished a batch of corn whiskey. Holland: Thomas J. Holland ($18 plus $6 s/h). Reports say Richards jammed on the brakes, skidded the cruiser to a stop and exited. ________________________________________________________________, 100 Proof - by Henry Lee Law (who knows a little about makin' moonshine likker). The 1850s era branding iron will be displayed at the History Museum. ", He quit making 'shine, he said, "because I was tired of running, tired of looking over my shoulder, and I didn't want no more to drink.". For two years following the Great Moonshine Conspiracy trials, no progress was made in solving Richards murder. The cemetery is on Henry Road about a half-mile off VA 40 West of Rocky Mount. The story of why locals made moonshine, its economic effects, the government's participation and more.) Theyre true chemists. Descendants of Hugh Donough Nowlan ($15, $7 s/h), Nowlin, Rakes, Radford Collection ($8 plus $6 s/h), Perdue. ), Franklin County Killin' Vol. Assistant U.S. Attorney Karen Peters filed a motion in federal court Monday asking that the government give the sugar to the orphanage in Salem. If youre looking for some family fun and adventure, Franklin County is a must-see location you have to visit. The soft cover booklets are from 1986 - 35 years ago. This distillery is a great location for not only superb moonshine, but also fine dining. If shipped, please add $12 per item. We invite you to taste local history with Franklin County Distilleries. During a chance encounter at a restaurant a month or so later, Philpott locked eyes with Stephenson and said, according to the book, "You got yours coming! This is literally a community cemetery for this end of Franklin County. Holland: "Recollections of a Private" - by William Preston Holland, Co. G. 11th VA Infantry CSA. Staff Writer. Chance of rain 100%. Copyright 2023 WSLS.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. ! Not many people sit around and drink straight vodka. [7] The bootleggers became involved with gangsters from Chicago and other major cities, and some local law enforcement officials were part of the criminal activities and killing of competitors. Unfortunately, Prohibition put an end to Virginias legal whiskey industry. Unknown Hill ($12 plus $8 s/h). Call if you're interested to be sure we still have one for you. Credit is given to those researchers/editors known to us. It's all about moonshine this weekend in Franklin County. In Nicholas County, its the same. Today, he said he can distinguish shadows and light but not much else. [Read the Rest]. The writer Sherwood Anderson was among the many outsiders who came to cover the trial. Index includes description of each entry index ($2 mailed). People see clear liquor and they think, Golly, thats moonshine. {{store.behavioralRules.productRules.orderFulfilledFromStoreMessage}}, {{store.behavioralRules.productRules.additionalBottlesCanBeOrderedMessage}}, {{store.behavioralRules.productRules.orderFulfilledFromWarehouseMessage}}. Utilizing a repurposed Coca-cola botting location, this establishment makes a wide variety of great burger options. At first, the local rumor was Richards was killed by his own people, law enforcement, after he said he would testify before a federal grand jury about police officers, deputy sheriffs and other powerful people profiting from the moonshine trade. We are really showing the history and the heritage of what it took to make these spirits back in the day.. The population density was 68 people per square mile (26/km2). The distilleries tastings, craft cocktails and behind-the-scenes looks are all keeping what Stanley politely calls the local liquid industry thriving with no chance of getting busted. Henry Lee Law (left) stands with his father, Amos Law. Holland: Vol. New collections of Mrs. Mann's papers donated by her daughter Karen Comet. There are rumors still floating around today in Franklin County, Va., about Carter Lee, Thomas Jefferson Richards and Clarence Big Boy Simmons. $45 plus $15 s/h. Weve been doing a lot of dreaming, figuring out what we can do with it.. New and interesting material was added along with a new index. Finally, a third trial was moved to Salem, county seat of Halifax County, Va. Federal ATF and state ABC agents destroyed the "largest Still ever destroyed in Franklin County, Virginia" in December 1972. Not that anyone needed a calendar for 2020! He said he started making moonshine in 1953 or '54. Follows the 6-year career of Amos Law and includes some of Henry's exploits as well. On a clear day, be prepared to take in breathtaking scenic views of the lovely mountain ranges within Franklin County. We normally ship USPS media rate, however, the Post Office advises us that this can take 10 - 14 days (as of October 2021) so we are using First Class postage for 3-5 day delivery unless you can wait. The median age was 40 years. Full name can only contain alphanumerical characters, non-leading/non-trailing dashes, commas, spaces, periods and apostrophes. All the money goes to our museum display projects. 2022. Peter Eichenburg ($30 plus $9 s/h), Hill, Descendants of Swinfield Hill ($12 plus $6 s/h). Moonshining has been a problem in Franklin County for years, and federal and state agents hoped that by monitoring large sugar sales, they would be able to take a larger dent out of the illegal industry. FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. Henry Lee Law is a third-generation moonshiner. He was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa. They got on that electric fence and they were raising cane, so dads listening on the scanner and said dont get out of bed lay down today the law is at the house.. You might even need another notch in your belt by the time youre done. The book is titled: A Night of Makin Likker and Other Stories from the Moonshine Capital of the World.. After more than two weeks of testimony, a visit to the murder site and mounds of circumstantial evidence, the jury came back hung. It was the third trial that ended a two-year saga that began on a cloudless fall evening on Oct. 12, 1934, in the rolling hills of southern Virginia. While moonshine has traditionally been a backyard (or backwoods) industry, more and more moonshiners have been stepping into the sunshine by getting licenses and opening legal distilleries. What was new were some of the prosecutions witnesses, including Rolla Smoot of Princeton. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. These 3 men bootlegged gallons and gallons of moonshine all over the state of Virginia and were some of the best at it. Those accused included elected officials, business owners and operators, likker makers and transporters and even a mercantile business itself. ($15 plus $8 s/h). Softcover. Names of all the companies raised in Franklin County for the Confederate military are engraved on the statue base. [Read the Rest], The third annual Carolina ShineFest was held July 30-31 in Madison, NC. The paper quotes her as testifying the Duling brothers drove around the country hunting for Simmons before returning to Beckley the night of his murder. Brown (I), Commissioner of the Revenue: Margaret Stone Torrence (I), Bondurant Brothers; Howard, Forrest and Jack, were bootlegging brothers during the Prohibition Era from the Snow Creek Area of Franklin County. Before the Internet, this was the only source of information on how to make moonshine. The actual production of the whiskey, the only thing thats different for me is Im inside and dont have to worry about the weather. And then another set appeared. Call for info and prices. Also during another trip, she told the jury Paul and Hubbard said Frank would never rest until Simmons was taken over the same road as he took Frank. After her testimony, the state rested, according to the newspaper. As of the 2020 census, the population was 54,477. [4] The Piedmont and backcountry areas were largely settled by Scots-Irish, who were the last major immigrant group from the British Isles to enter the colonies before the Revolutionary War. Great resource. The Dulings should not be blamed for West Virginia having imported vast qualities of Franklin County whiskey, said Davis, ending his closing argument, court transcripts show. [8] "Between 1930 and 1935 local still operators and their business partners sold a volume of whiskey that would have generated $5,500,000 in excise taxes at the old 1920 tax rate. Pictures are now able to be uploaded by all users.please be aware subject matter will be reviewed..so no tasteless or misappropriate posts as they will be deleted. Travel to the Moonshine Capital Franklin County Virginia. "I got close to it a time or two," Mills said. Charles Minnix Sr. ($50 plus $8 s/h) Scholarly work on the Minnix family. 1.21% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Facebook. During Stephenson's first week, state ABC agents Ken Stoneman, Jim Bowman and John Hix invited the new reporter to join them in the field. Located just near the Harvester, Early Inn, and Rocky Mount Burger Company, Twin Creeks is a must-visit stop on your trip. Holland: Vol. (If you're a collector, we have some of the earlier years available. Cultivation of tobacco had exhausted soils in the eastern part of the state. Also works for corn on the cob. [Read the Rest], The Foxfire Book is the original guidebook on making moonshine. The sugar is valued at about $1,500 and will bolster to the orphanages annual food budget of $106,000, he said. Due to recent postal mail increases, please add $10 s/h. Thus in 1928, the "Moonshine Conspiracy," which eventually gave Franklin County national notoriety in 1935, was born. Well, some people do and they call it a martini, Underwood says. The moonshiners, thats what its all about, Law said. 2 - 55 pages. 4 talking about this. Indexed. This brewery themes itself around the railroad and train station located in Boones Mill, along with a little flair of metal and an iron forge in the window. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 712 square miles (1,840km2), of which 690 square miles (1,800km2) is land and 21 square miles (54km2) (3.0%) is water. 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