Turning Appalachian Whiskey to Mountain Dew: Marion Virginia
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- Опубліковано 18 січ 2023
- Join me as I explore Marion Virginia in the heart of Appalachia's Highlands! From the birthplace of Mountain Dew to Back of the Dragon & the Lincoln Theater- there are some fascinating hidden gems here that I want to share with you about Marion's past & present!!
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So glad one took the interest in making a video of my home town. Thanks so much . Stay Awesomeness...
You're very welcome!
Grew up in Lynchburg, now live in Richmond. Spent A LOT of time riding a motorcycle in southwest VA. It’s God’s country and even more phenomenal on a motorcycle.
I've been there quite a few times. There was a good little eating joint on main street called The Wooden Pickle. I remember that there was history to that building but can't remember what, it's been a minute. So cool to get to see history on this beautiful little town
The Wooden Pickle is still there, very nice eatery. Thanks for watching!
I kno the wooden pickle lol..& everything else here in Marion. If you enjoyed the histrionic (is tht a word lol) wooden pickle. You should visit the antique shop nearby right there on Main! You can absolutely FEEL the history & they have so many very old & interesting items
Thanks for the great stories of Appalachia. My roots are deep there from birth to this day. This is a wonderful chronicle of the history of this area for now and for the future generations.
You're welcome! I can only hope it achieves that 😊
I grew up in Marion and loved m childhood. I was unaware of the crying tree. Thanks for this great report.❤
Im from Marion. When my dad was a teenager the Marion Mets recruited him but since he was so young my grandparents would have had to sign for him. Unfortunately they didn't.
There will never be another Nolan Ryan. Happy to hear he has some Appalachian related 'roots'.
The Ryan Express is legendary!
Great Job.! My mother's family is from there. I've visited once when I was younger,but plan on visiting again soon. The video has given me insight into the how & why of my character. On the next visit I'll visit the "Crying Tree".
Thank you, I'm glad it resonated with you and provided some insights into your life. Thanks for watching!
Marion!!! Such a neat little town and I had no idea it had such history to it! I love going to Hungry Mother Park in the summertime and meeting up with family. Such a nice place.
It really is! Thanks so much for watching 😊
Not far from Marion in Tannersville is the home of Billy Wagner another major league pitcher with a smoking fastball. I lived in Tazewell along rt.16 26 miles from Marion but it takes about a hour to get there, love the drive before the back of the dragon now it’s always dangerous but that’s the cost of the tourism industry. Anyways thank you for a glimpse of home much love and many thanks from the Philippines 🇵🇭
You're right, Wagner is a hall of famer too! Thanks for watching!!
I went to Marion once, just barely getting to the edge of town because it’s where highway 16 ran into the interstate. I had no idea it contained so much!
Exactly! The vibe one gets from the interstate is unremarkable compared to all this great little town is home to!
Marion…large history for a small community!❤
Indeed!
Great Content 💯
I grew up in Groseclose, Va.
Ten miles north of Marion, Va.
I have lived in Marion,
since 1983.
Thank you! I appreciate the compliment and you watching 😊
@@MountainRoots
You're Welcome Friend 😊
Oh! Do a video featuring Wise and Big Stone Gap. Those are my great-grandparents stomping grounds; my GGD Emmet Blair, had a country store there.
In the near future!
Really glad I found this channel. I was born and raised at the foot of the Blue Ridge in Amherst/Nelson and I live in Lynchburg now. I’ve always been fascinated with SWVA and the Appalachia region. I’ve made many trips out that way since I could drive. Check out Rural Retreat if you haven’t already! Sticking to the soda theme, you can see the grave of Dr. Charles Pepper. If you need any help in the short/long term future with videos in any way, I don’t really have any videographer experience but would love to be able to connect with the region I’ve always called so close to home somehow. Keep up the good work!
Thank you, glad you found the channel too!
I have a grandparent born there but have never been there myself. THANK YOU for sharing this. It's insight to my history. This is priceless
Hahahaha this explains my undying love of Mtn Dew too😜
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching! Fun fact- Mtn Dew was initially used as a whiskey chaser 😉
I've watched all of your videos and thank you for another great glimpse into a fascinating place. Your composition, writing, and story telling is the best. I remember as a kid enjoying that sweet drink in the green glass bottle, pretty cool hearing where it started..
My pleasure, thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for your wonderful and educational videos. 👍👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
You're very welcome, appreciate you watching!
Haysi and clincho Va. clincho was how to first piggly wiggly in the state and is where riverside grocery building is
If you would look into Howard Beverly's iron foundry it would be a great story. He has a deep history in Marion. Also HB Beverly's music history, a ton of musical talent to this day.
Great suggestions, thank you!
Josh, you just keep getting better! Good job
Thank you so much, appreciate the feedback!
I enjoy your videos, I have been to most of the places you have been to seeing I was born in S.W. Va
Love my little hometown. ❤️
It is quite the pleasant town!
I’m really glad I found your channel. They are not many good videos about Appalachia on UA-cam. As a tourist from Germany I discovered West Virginia on one of my trips. I really fell in love with WV and eastern Kentucky and I have visited the area several times since then. I like the mixture of friendly people, beautiful nature and the industrial present and past. Looking forward to see more of your great videos. 🙂
Well I'm glad you found my channel too- I hope it helps show what Appalachia and its many people, places and stories are really like!
I enjoy your well shot videos you are a great videographer I had to join and then saw the discounted price for your work. Thank you.
Thank you so much!!
Thank you, great video. Have family in Marion. My Dad was score keeper for the Marion Mets through the Lions club. I’ve been told we were at Nolan’s 1st game. Visit as often as I can. Roots run deep in SWVA.
That is awesome to think you may have been there when the Ryan Express officially took off. Thanks for watching!
You always capture such great shots, Josh!! I’ve been to Hungry Mother Park so many times. It’s a beautiful place😍 I never knew all of the history in Marion! So interesting!! You’re doing a beautiful job, truly🤎
Thanks so much! There really is quite a bit more to this place...which I plan to share in the episode I'm producing for television 😊
Another fine video. I LOVE these places that have been able to preserve their historic buildings. This looks like a beautiful town. Thanks!
Just waiting for that “Harper’s Ferry” episode
In time 😉
These are the coolest videos!
Glad you like them!
Wow! A great job on an area not far from home. Marion has a great history. Thanks for sharing your research on this part of Appalachia with us. It is great to be part of Appalachia where many of the first began. Hungry Mother park in Marion and the town itself is worth visiting. Keep the great videos coming.
Definitely a nice Appalachian town to visit! Thanks for watching 😊
I haven't had Mountain Dew in a long time. You just made me want to get one!
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Great video, Thanks again
Glad you enjoyed it!!
Love these 😊
Glad you like them!
Another great trail story...thank you...haven't ever stop or stayed in Virginia.....the beach area might be in our sights this spring / summer...great area
Appreciate you watching! If ever you're able, it's a wonderful area to explore.
I love it
Love these videos, do a video in my town, Pulaski! Just up the highway a little from there
Planning to!
Amazing vlog
Glad you liked it!
Thanks MR❤️
My pleasure!
@@MountainRoots 😊
Mountain Dew is too sweet.
Thank you for this wonderful video. I really like the balance you strike between the history of the community and the current status and possible direction. These video visits impact me in such a way that I would consider some kind of exploratory trip to the region to more fully experience its beauty and history.
Let me know when & where you plan your exploratory excursion 😊
@@MountainRoots I most definitely will! Thank you!
I was born and raised here.
And how it were?
So cool the history of Mt. Dew! Can you do one now of Ale-8-One!?! Every time I travel back to KY I have to stock up in my childhood soda.
Haha, well perhaps, I've also had someone ask about Dr. Pepper. Thanks for watching!
In my humble opinion: " YOUR finest yet-- if Marions' chamber of commerce/ development doesn't use this video to bolster outside interest, well then those folks just need help."
Well, thank you for the feedback! They have a very pleasant Appalachian town that's certainly worth exploring!!
nice corvette that you have.
Not mine, but I have to agree...it's slick!
Thank You - Well done. Can't wait for the television version. What station? PBS?
You're welcome! Details coming soon 😊
Do you think you could do an episode on Fayetteville, West Virginia? That's the hometown of my mother's family. The town was fought over by both the Union and Confederate armies and held by both at one time.
Planning to explore the area at some point, for sure!
Mountain Dew first formulated in Knoxville Tennessee
Great story about the whiskey though
Are you ever going to do a video on Saltville??
Planning to!
@@MountainRoots Nice! Looking forward to that one.
Come to south eastern ky and eastern kentucky
I've done a few episodes there, be sure to check them out. Planning to come back and explore other areas too!
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THATS MY HOME TOOOWWN RAAAAH THE HOSPITAL AND SCHOOLS ARE HORRIBLE RAAHH!!
I have grown up & still live here in marion va..Born & raised. While Marion might be on the fast track ..it has become IMPOSSIBLE To afford Rent here unless you are independently wealthy & likewise very hard to find housing
Think that's because of development or simply the inflation in rents across the board the past few years? 🤔
why wasn't i subscribed to this all this time❤
Welcome now! 😊
i will be in virinia mid summer where should i go and see
Start in Southwest Virginia, at Cumberland Gap in Lee County!
@@MountainRoots thank you
think you
Celtic music was born in Marion, Virginia? I think the Irish might have something to say about that.
No, just the mountain version mainly of Bluegrass- and that not just in Marion but in the Appy region 😉
@@MountainRoots Ah, okay. :)
Ask. You got any white.
??
@@MountainRoots my grandfather and my family called white. No mountain dew. Same thing just different part of country.
My home town