LEE COUNTY HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY

JONESVILLE, VA

Vardy Presbyterian Church Vardy Presbyterian Church is located in Vardy Valley of Hancock County, TN.  The area was settled in the early 1800s by several Melungeons, led by Vardeman "Vardy" Collins. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Vardy School Community Historic District.  While the school itself has collapsed, several nearby historic buildings make up this historic district.

From Wikipedia:
Vardy Presbyterian Church, a one-story structure built in 1899 by Morgan Osborne and Miles Watson of nearby Blackwater, Virginia. The church has white frame walls, a pitched tin roof, and a two-story side-gabled roof bell tower. The entrance to the church is via double-leaf door at the base of the bell tower. The church has pointed arch windows on its sides and a tripartite pointed-arch tracery window on its front façade. Heavy swinging double-doors divide the vestibule and sanctuary.  Services continued at the Church until 1980.

By 1984, when the Vardy school, church, and ancillary structures were added to the National Register of Historic Places, Vardy had just eight residents. With a $10,000 grant from the Tennessee Humanities Council, the Vardy Community Historical Society began restoring the Vardy Community School's surviving structures. In 2000, the group restored the Mahala Mullins Cabin (<a href="https://flic.kr/p/2ocGauc" rel="noreferrer nofollow">flic.kr/p/2ocGauc</a>) and moved it from atop Newman's Ridge to Vardy Blackwater Road, opposite the church.

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Vardy Presbyterian Church Credit: SeeMidTN.com (aka Brent)

The Lee County Historical and Genealogical Society is a non-profit organization located in Jonesville, Virginia. The society was founded in 1984 with the purpose of preserving and promoting the history and culture of Lee County. It is run by a board of directors and staffed by volunteers who are dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing the rich history of the area.

The society operates a museum, which houses a vast collection of artifacts, documents, and photographs that tell the story of Lee County and its people. Visitors can explore the exhibits and learn about the county's Native American heritage, early settlers, Civil War history, and more. The museum also offers educational programs, workshops, and events throughout the year.

In addition to the museum, the society maintains an extensive genealogical library that is open to the public. The library contains a wealth of information on local families, cemeteries, and historical sites. The society also publishes a quarterly newsletter, The Lee County Historian, which features articles on local history, genealogy, and society news.

Overall, the Lee County Historical and Genealogical Society plays an important role in preserving and promoting the rich history and culture of Lee County, Virginia. Its museum, library, and educational programs are valuable resources for anyone interested in the area's past.

LEE COUNTY HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY is a History Museum in JONESVILLE VA. US MID #8405100740

The museum is classed as HST (History Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 2,965 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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LEE COUNTY HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 231
JONESVILLE
VA
24263-0231

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LEE COUNTY HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8405100740
Name LEE COUNTY HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification History Museums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 541601767
NTEECC A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 2,965
REVENUE 2,965
LAT/LONG 36.672679, -83.141292
CODES FIPS State Code: 51
FIPS County Code: 105
US Census Tract: 950400
US Census Block: 1000