Local Roots

Martha Keys-Youth and Retirement on Fruit Hill


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In conversation with Tom McMullen and the audience, Martha Keys discusses memories of growing up on Fruit/Reservoir/Orchard Hill in Abingdon (late 1940's thru mind 1960's) and reflects on observed changes since returning to her family land following retirement.

Topics include (but aren't limited to):

-Historical Society of Washington County (past and present)

-Genealogy (including Kings Mountain)

-Places in Time by Nanci C. King

-William King land

-Central School

-Tobacco Festivals/auctions

-Passenger Trains

This was recorded by WEHC 90.7 FM on May 11, 2025 in the Tap Room of Tumbling Creek Cider Company, Abingdon Commons.

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