You mentioned the red doors on the church and this is what I found...symbolizes the sacrificial blood of Christ that saves those who come to him. Red is also a reminder of the Passover and a sign of the Holy Spirit. Church doors began to be painted red as a way of remembering the ultimate sacrifice that others had made for their faith. the sacrificial blood of Christ that saves those who come to him. Red is also a reminder of the Passover and a sign of the Holy Spirit. Church doors began to be painted red as a way of remembering the ultimate sacrifice that others had made for their faith.
Rural retreat is just abouu as good as it gets! Vacationed there and will again. Great story about the photographer OW Link and that lutheran church AND A TRAIN ON CHRISTMAS EVE! Look it up!!!
The Dr. Pepper and Rural Retreat myth is just that. Whomever made it up certainly didn't apply any facts to the story. Dr. Charles Pepper had nothing to do with it, or the men who invented it. "Dr. Pepper" was invented by a druggist in Waco, Texas, who happened to be an employee of pharmacy owner Wade Morrison. Since the concoction was a product of his drug company, Morrison had the honor of naming the drink. Morrison was originally from Christiansburg, VA, and had clerked in a drugstore there as a youth. Morrison's mentor there would have been Dr. William Alexander Reed Pepper (older brother of Dr. Charles Pepper), and practiced in Montgomery County his entire adult life. Young Morrison had 'kept company' with Dr. WAR Pepper's daughter, Millie, until Morrison's family moved to Texas in 1872. Dr. Charles Pepper began his practice of medicine in 1858, first in Pulaski County, then Giles and Washington Counties, and did a stint as a Surgeon in the Confederate Army, then around 1872, he moved to Rural Retreat. Dr. Charles didn't even open up his Rural Retreat store until 2 years after Morrison had left the state, so Morrison definitely never worked for him. Dr. Charles Pepper's only daughter wasn't born until 1874, 2 years after Morrison left the state, so Morrison certainly never dated her.
My daddys people were from Troutdale. Daddy bought a place in Sugar Grove. An Aunt & Uncle lived out the street across from the Marathon. Grandaddy & daddy always said Dr. Pepper was created in Rural Retreat, then the Pharmacist moved to TX.
Thanking you for sharing your trip to Rural Retreat . Very interesting and you both picked the perfect sunny day for your trip . I have just ordered your book on Amazon which i am looking forward to reading soon . Greetings to everyone from Derbyshire, England.
Come on Shane, learn to roll your 'R's'...😂😂😂😂 'Cabbage center of the world'...bet their Cole Slaw was outstanding. Or better yet, Slaw Dogs!! Yummmmmm!! My father passed in 2006 at 88yo (mom passed in 02 at 79yo) and he used his clothes line up till he passed. Ive still got the Clothes Basket and Clothes Pins. The piles are still up, but ive not hung clothes on the line in years. Im planning on ordering y'alls book directly. Is your home address on Lavinia Street in Bristol still a good address?? Thats the only address i had when i sent you the Weyanoke Coal and Coke Camp photograph to Shane. O. Winston Link took some of the last photos of the last of Norfolk and Western Steam Trains throughout the south.
I need some work, a lot of it lol. Our address is: Real Appalachia PO Box 2151 Abingdon, VA 24212 O Winston Link took some of my all time favorite photos, he was amazing.
Mother looking especially gorgeous in this video 👀✨️.. and this video is so cozy. I always felt like virginia is more open with mountains while WV is more claustrophobic with their mountains and trees.. (at least for me)
Congratulations on your book! How do I go about getting a signed copy through you?Thanks for sharing this little town and Dr Pepper history. Dr Pepper is my favorite drink.
There are two books by Roger Klutz, on the history of Wythe County. I seem to remember him covering in some detail the history of Dr. Pepper, and the beverage.
It's always a pleasure learning about new places with you. Congratulations on the new book! I look forward to getting it soon. Have an awesome and blessed week. 💜
I guess I'll have to get your book now to hear your story about Dr. Pepper. I remember the old drug store in Rural Retreat that had the "home of Dr. Pepper" sign on it. I was told it burned down many years ago. My knowledge of the story was the pharmacist, Dr. Pepper worked (or perhaps owned) the local drug store and the drink (not developed in VA) was named after him because of a family connection or something like that.
You mentioned the red doors on the church and this is what I found...symbolizes the sacrificial blood of Christ that saves those who come to him. Red is also a reminder of the Passover and a sign of the Holy Spirit. Church doors began to be painted red as a way of remembering the ultimate sacrifice that others had made for their faith. the sacrificial blood of Christ that saves those who come to him. Red is also a reminder of the Passover and a sign of the Holy Spirit. Church doors began to be painted red as a way of remembering the ultimate sacrifice that others had made for their faith.
That’s beautiful! Thank you so much for looking into that and sharing! - Melody
Beautiful little town. Virginia is gorgeous.💕🇺🇸
What a lovely area. The Dr. Pepper story is cool. Thank you Shane and Melody. Looking forward to reading your book!
Rural Retreat is a very beautiful little town. I enjoyed the story! Thanks
What a lovely town , it has a slightly British look , and a very pretty name .
Roanoke absolutely has the O. Winston Link Museum.
Rural retreat is just abouu as good as it gets! Vacationed there and will again. Great story about the photographer OW Link and that lutheran church AND A TRAIN ON CHRISTMAS EVE! Look it up!!!
Thanks for the Sunday drive, guys!! Loved it!!
Wow what day did you visit our town? Around here we just call it the double R s.
Last weekend! It was a great visit! - Melody
If you make your way back sometime I can hook you up with a tour of the depot if you like 😁
Rural retreat is a great town and I've lived here for about a year now its a good place ill say
I would love to know when and where y'all are going to have a book signing and to purchase an autographed copy. Thanks
We’ll try to announce as we book dates! - Melody
That's such a beautiful area. I really like the old train depot and caboose - just added it to my places to visit. Congrat's on your new book!
The Dr. Pepper and Rural Retreat myth is just that. Whomever made it up certainly didn't apply any facts to the story.
Dr. Charles Pepper had nothing to do with it, or the men who invented it. "Dr. Pepper" was invented by a druggist in Waco, Texas, who happened to be an employee of pharmacy owner Wade Morrison. Since the concoction was a product of his drug company, Morrison had the honor of naming the drink. Morrison was originally from Christiansburg, VA, and had clerked in a drugstore there as a youth. Morrison's mentor there would have been Dr. William Alexander Reed Pepper (older brother of Dr. Charles Pepper), and practiced in Montgomery County his entire adult life. Young Morrison had 'kept company' with Dr. WAR Pepper's daughter, Millie, until Morrison's family moved to Texas in 1872. Dr. Charles Pepper began his practice of medicine in 1858, first in Pulaski County, then Giles and Washington Counties, and did a stint as a Surgeon in the Confederate Army, then around 1872, he moved to Rural Retreat. Dr. Charles didn't even open up his Rural Retreat store until 2 years after Morrison had left the state, so Morrison definitely never worked for him. Dr. Charles Pepper's only daughter wasn't born until 1874, 2 years after Morrison left the state, so Morrison certainly never dated her.
...you missed the best part: 'Thrill Hill'...
My birthplace Wythe county circa 1958. My mom showed me the hospital bill, it was $127.00 dollars.
Melody glad to see u back !! Going to Alabama gest who started hurting UT ears 😖🥴👂👂👂😅
My daddys people were from Troutdale. Daddy bought a place in Sugar Grove. An Aunt & Uncle lived out the street across from the Marathon. Grandaddy & daddy always said Dr. Pepper was created in Rural Retreat, then the Pharmacist moved to TX.
Those are Canada Geese. They won’t move off-they are not too scared of anything. Up in Canada we lovingly call them a ‘cobra goose’😅
Will you publish your book signing schedule?
Your book is 58pp. That is poetic, since it is about SW Va. US Rte 58. 😉
Thanking you for sharing your trip to Rural Retreat . Very interesting and you both picked the perfect sunny day for your trip .
I have just ordered your book on Amazon which i am looking forward to reading soon .
Greetings to everyone from Derbyshire, England.
Thank you so much! We hope you enjoy the book!! - Melody
A Gagel of Geese, is it gooses or geeses?
Now I'm in a nursing home
Y’all are the cutest❣️
I wish I could just ride in the back seat with you guys all day lol
We’re glad to have you along! - Melody
Come on Shane, learn to roll your 'R's'...😂😂😂😂
'Cabbage center of the world'...bet their Cole Slaw was outstanding. Or better yet, Slaw Dogs!! Yummmmmm!!
My father passed in 2006 at 88yo (mom passed in 02 at 79yo) and he used his clothes line up till he passed. Ive still got the Clothes Basket and Clothes Pins. The piles are still up, but ive not hung clothes on the line in years.
Im planning on ordering y'alls book directly. Is your home address on Lavinia Street in
Bristol still a good address?? Thats the only address i had when i sent you the Weyanoke Coal and Coke Camp photograph to Shane.
O. Winston Link took some of the last photos of the last of Norfolk and Western Steam Trains throughout the south.
I need some work, a lot of it lol. Our address is:
Real Appalachia
PO Box 2151
Abingdon, VA 24212
O Winston Link took some of my all time favorite photos, he was amazing.
Always Great videos, thanks
Thank you 🙏
I love Dr. Pepper. Zero sugar, lol. Very cute town.
That’s right haha! - Melody
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Fun fact.
Dr Pepper is spelled that way because the abbreviation "Dr." could not be trademarked.or copywrited.
Mother looking especially gorgeous in this video 👀✨️.. and this video is so cozy. I always felt like virginia is more open with mountains while WV is more claustrophobic with their mountains and trees.. (at least for me)
Congratulations on your book! How do I go about getting a signed copy through you?Thanks for sharing this little town and Dr Pepper history. Dr Pepper is my favorite drink.
DrPepper first started at a pharmacy in Waco TX by an actual doctor.
That’s one theory! Like we said, there’s some dispute there and the full story is in our book! - Melody
Dr Charles T Pepper is buried in our local Cemetery and the drink started here.
You all are very cool Souls
Thank you
I'm so glad y'all made a video of this beautiful town! My stepfather was born and raised here and they are some of the sweetest folks you could meet ❤
Just drove past there yesterday on my way back from Dante. Beautiful place.
Drying clothes on the line takes a little bit more effort but the way they smell can't be beat
Drying clothes on the line takes a little bit more effort but the way they smell can't be beat
Oh yes, that smell is great!
There are two books by Roger Klutz, on the history of Wythe County. I seem to remember him covering in some detail the history of Dr. Pepper, and the beverage.
Do you know where these books are available?
It's always a pleasure learning about new places with you. Congratulations on the new book! I look forward to getting it soon. Have an awesome and blessed week. 💜
Thank you so much, we hope you a blessed week too!
I guess I'll have to get your book now to hear your story about Dr. Pepper. I remember the old drug store in Rural Retreat that had the "home of Dr. Pepper" sign on it. I was told it burned down many years ago. My knowledge of the story was the pharmacist, Dr. Pepper worked (or perhaps owned) the local drug store and the drink (not developed in VA) was named after him because of a family connection or something like that.
Dr Pepper Was INVENTED/Started In TEXAS! Over 138 years ago ⏰ Don't Mess With Texas 😊
lol........
@@MegaBait1616 💪 ✌
Well to be fair, Texicans think they did it all. We all know that is just bias thinking. ;-)
Klockner pentaplast! My dad serviced the alarms at Klockner. Haven't heard that company for nigh on 20 years now since my dad passed.
Watch them cobra-chickens, they can mess ya up!