My Dad, Alva Yeary, built the theatre in the late 1940’s. It was very popular, especially when there were movies featuring John Wayne. Sad to see what has happened to the building.
My mother family was from Ewing, and some of the family like yours lived in Harlen and bell counties in Kentucky, when I was a kid we would take our grandmother to see her cousins Ewing, Virginia every summer! every summer
I can't thank you enough for sharing this. My late Granny was born in Ewing. My entire family is from Harlan and surrounding areas. You really take me back when I watch your videos. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Blessings friend!
The movie theater shut down in the early 80s. I was fortunate enough to be born and have a little memory of it before it shut down. It was closed up after the county shut it down for showing porn movies. The owner at the time was my uncle. They also used to show other movies besides porn as well. I watched a few kids movies there but was too young to know or understand the other kind of movies being shown there at the time
My dad, JD Howard Stanley (if anyone from Ewing knew him) was born in Ewing in 1935. My grandfather, Henry Marshall Stanley, worked on the railroad (which is now the four-lane). The gas station, if I remember correctly, was owned by Junior Brooks. I met him about 25 years ago. He was a very cordial gentleman who told me a few things about the Stanley family in Ewing. Thanks for the video. It was like going home again.
I spent many a Saturday afternoon watching matinees at a theater that looked a lot like that one. The town does look like everyone just got up and walked away one day.
I would pass through 58 in this area for years en route to Jonesville, Big Stone Gap , St. Charles. When my Dad was a young boy, he would ride the steem locomotive train from St .Charles to Lafollett, Tn passing through the small communitys on rout 58 to visit his grandparents. Enjoy the channel
I moved out of this great place I miss it in towns are just the beginning of what beautiful sights are all around the back roads into Tennessee and Kentucky
Great video ! I love small towns like this! I collect old gas pumps, if you look in my avatar you can see a 1956 gilbarco pump I have behind my 1971 dodge demon. Thanks for sharing Coyote! Rambler rebel and charger in the station! Great video!
I have to say I didn't notice the gas pump until you pointed it out, the demon kinda grabs your eye before you notice anything else! lol. Thanks for watching.
I was born/raised in the DC area and; those Gulf NoNox and Good Gulf gasolines and pumps bring back some memories. Although I was flabbergasted to see reflector pavement markers; the first time I ever remember seeing them was in 1978 when I moved to Calif
My family and I just recently moved to Ewing and absolutely love this area!Love your videos.This really is a wonderful, beautiful place.We live near the old school that's closed now.Have a neighbor pig next door that our twins say good morning to everyday and horses and farm land all around us.Just beautiful ❤️
Ewing and Rose Hill is some of the most beautiful country anywhere and some of the nicest people you'll ever meet and that includes you folks! thanks for watching and God bless.
Interesting comment Lindsay, if I might ask : What made your family move * to * a small town thats become as barren as it is today because so many people have and are moving * from * it ?
@@insertnamehere8121 I'm just guessing but maybe she couldn't find a place to live in a drug infested crime written homeless invaded Tent City s*** hole like Detroit Chicago or Los Angeles I'm just saying
Love your videos of small town America. My father was born and raised in Corbin Ky.. your videos brought back good memories of my last visit there it has changed somewhat but the countryside still looked the same...its been too long I need to get back there.
I'm hoping to get back to Hyden Kentucky and do another video by the fall. Christmas is my favorite time of year, I did Corbin Kentucky's Christmas parade last Christmas and I've still not figured out where I'll do one this Christmas. I'm always open to suggestions especially on a little-known and forgotten places. thanks so much for the comment!
Ignited Coyote what about Hazard Ky? Or the train that delivers gifts to Appalachia? Or spend a day with a small town Santa? Or how about visiting the county jail on Christmas Eve? Or a small church or school Christmas play. How about a video on the people or graves of people who were in the documentary Harlan county USA? Visit some of the real Appalachia people who dig ginseng and other roots for money? Or interview or ride with a small town sheriff? How about a Halloween visit to some abandoned haunted houses or graveyards? I love your videos and these are just a few suggestions take what you like and leave the rest!lol
There's some good ideas there. I've not done a video in hazard yet, and I love small town Christmases especially Appalachian Christmases. Thanks so much I appreciate it! 👍👍
My dad was born in Harlan Kentucky in 1923. His father was a coal mine inspector or supervisor and was killed up on the mountain. The family moved to Rose Hill and stayed there until my grandmother died at 95. My dad and his brother served in the military during the second world war and Korea and I in Vietnam. I have been looking for a place to rent somewhere in that area but cannot find anything at this time. I love it up there and hope to go back someday. Thank you for the videos. Certainly brings back memories. That theatre was very popular in its day. We all used to walk over to the VFW in Middlesboro on Saturday night for the dances and then back over after Church on Sunday. Great place to grow up.
Those gas pumps that have sat unused for 50 years are something to see. I am old enough to remember those type of pumps! The history of this part of Virginia goes back to the 1700’s, of Martin’s Station, the frontier settlement that was instrumental in formation of our country. Such a beautiful region. Ewing is on my must visit list! Thank you for showing it to us! Greetings from Florida!
We used to visit relatives there when I was growing up. I have been to the theater and there was a little grocery and a post office on the corner. My relatives lived at the end of the road that is between theater and post office. At the end of that road is Sand Cave. It is beautiful country, thanks for the memories!
@@IgnitedCoyote It was actually a gas/grocery store (canned goods, drink machines, ice cream) back in the day. It closed in the late 60s/ early 70s. After that it was used as storage/catch-all. The inside now unfortunately is pretty rundown.
I love to find places like this, it's such a wonderful piece of small town America that unfortunately is getting harder to find. Thanks so much for telling us about it.
Makes me homesick watching your wonderful videos. Thank you
Thanks for watching I appreciate it!
My Dad, Alva Yeary, built the theatre in the late 1940’s. It was very popular, especially when there were movies featuring John Wayne. Sad to see what has happened to the building.
I lived with my grandmother, Betty Dean, for over a year til a year ago. She raised me in the beauty shop when I was a kid
My mother family was from Ewing, and some of the family like yours lived in Harlen and bell counties in Kentucky, when I was a kid we would take our grandmother to see her cousins Ewing, Virginia every summer!
every summer
I can't thank you enough for sharing this. My late Granny was born in Ewing. My entire family is from Harlan and surrounding areas. You really take me back when I watch your videos. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Blessings friend!
Thank you for the wonderful comment it means a lot to me!😃
Enjoyed the content as always!
Thanks Triple H, I appreciate it!
I went to my first movie at this theater in 1978. It was Grease. It is so sad to see it in this condition.
The movie theater shut down in the early 80s. I was fortunate enough to be born and have a little memory of it before it shut down. It was closed up after the county shut it down for showing porn movies. The owner at the time was my uncle. They also used to show other movies besides porn as well. I watched a few kids movies there but was too young to know or understand the other kind of movies being shown there at the time
are there any Stanley's or Bays left in Ewing ? maybe W D Bays
That drive, on highway 58, heading east from the Cumberland Gap, is absolutely beautiful.
Yes it is!
Agreed. My Mom and I used to drive that when we would be in the area
Someone needs to turn these small towns into affordable retirement communities.
So glad I watched this video, 34 years ago that was the theater that we wanted to buy and restore. We lived up the road in Rose Hill Virginia.
I worked pumping gas in Georgia in the early 70s and gas was 29.9 a gallon.
My dad, JD Howard Stanley (if anyone from Ewing knew him) was born in Ewing in 1935. My grandfather, Henry Marshall Stanley, worked on the railroad (which is now the four-lane). The gas station, if I remember correctly, was owned by Junior Brooks. I met him about 25 years ago. He was a very cordial gentleman who told me a few things about the Stanley family in Ewing. Thanks for the video. It was like going home again.
Thanks for watching!
Man, I love y'all's channel. I wish you could do this full time.
Us too!
This is where I grew up a peaceful beautiful country ❤
I spent many a Saturday afternoon watching matinees at a theater that looked a lot like that one. The town does look like everyone just got up and walked away one day.
I would pass through 58 in this area for years en route to Jonesville, Big Stone Gap , St. Charles. When my Dad was a young boy, he would ride the steem locomotive train from St .Charles to Lafollett, Tn passing through the small communitys on rout 58 to visit his grandparents. Enjoy the channel
Thanks Michael
Grew up there saw puff the magic dragon at this theater
I really enjoyed this brief visit. I love small town America. Thanks for bringing us along.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for sharing this video, I was born in monarch va, my sister lives in jonesville
Thanks!
The heartland of Appalachia 😍
That is a full service ststion
I moved out of this great place I miss it in towns are just the beginning of what beautiful sights are all around the back roads into Tennessee and Kentucky
Great video ! I love small towns like this! I collect old gas pumps, if you look in my avatar you can see a 1956 gilbarco pump I have behind my 1971 dodge demon. Thanks for sharing Coyote! Rambler rebel and charger in the station! Great video!
I have to say I didn't notice the gas pump until you pointed it out, the demon kinda grabs your eye before you notice anything else! lol. Thanks for watching.
I was born/raised in the DC area and; those Gulf NoNox and Good Gulf gasolines and pumps bring back some memories. Although I was flabbergasted to see reflector pavement markers; the first time I ever remember seeing them was in 1978 when I moved to Calif
Thanks for watching!
Beautiful country
My family and I just recently moved to Ewing and absolutely love this area!Love your videos.This really is a wonderful, beautiful place.We live near the old school that's closed now.Have a neighbor pig next door that our twins say good morning to everyday and horses and farm land all around us.Just beautiful ❤️
Ewing and Rose Hill is some of the most beautiful country anywhere and some of the nicest people you'll ever meet and that includes you folks! thanks for watching and God bless.
Interesting comment Lindsay, if I might ask : What made your family move * to * a small town thats become as barren as it is today because so many people have and are moving * from * it ?
@@insertnamehere8121 I'm just guessing but maybe she couldn't find a place to live in a drug infested crime written homeless invaded Tent City s*** hole like Detroit Chicago or Los Angeles I'm just saying
My grandfather owned the theater for years. My mom worked there. He got in trouble for showing porn.
Thanks for sharing that, I hope everyone reads it. thanks for watching and God bless!
Now I can say I’ve been to Va. Thanks for taking me along. It’s been great.
Thanks for watching!
Love your videos of small town America. My father was born and raised in Corbin Ky.. your videos brought back good memories of my last visit there it has changed somewhat but the countryside still looked the same...its been too long I need to get back there.
Corbin's one of my favorite places. Thanks for watching, and thanks for the comment!
I was born in Corbin🙂
Very good as usual! What’s your plans for fall?winter and especially Christmas videos?
I'm hoping to get back to Hyden Kentucky and do another video by the fall. Christmas is my favorite time of year, I did Corbin Kentucky's Christmas parade last Christmas and I've still not figured out where I'll do one this Christmas. I'm always open to suggestions especially on a little-known and forgotten places. thanks so much for the comment!
Ignited Coyote what about Hazard Ky? Or the train that delivers gifts to Appalachia? Or spend a day with a small town Santa? Or how about visiting the county jail on Christmas Eve? Or a small church or school Christmas play.
How about a video on the people or graves of people who were in the documentary Harlan county USA?
Visit some of the real Appalachia people who dig ginseng and other roots for money?
Or interview or ride with a small town sheriff?
How about a Halloween visit to some abandoned haunted houses or graveyards?
I love your videos and these are just a few suggestions take what you like and leave the rest!lol
There's some good ideas there. I've not done a video in hazard yet, and I love small town Christmases especially Appalachian Christmases. Thanks so much I appreciate it! 👍👍
My Mom was from Ewing Virginiashe told I think it was there she seen Chet atkins
My dad was born in Harlan Kentucky in 1923. His father was a coal mine inspector or supervisor and was killed up on the mountain. The family moved to Rose Hill and stayed there until my grandmother died at 95. My dad and his brother served in the military during the second world war and Korea and I in Vietnam. I have been looking for a place to rent somewhere in that area but cannot find anything at this time. I love it up there and hope to go back someday. Thank you for the videos. Certainly brings back memories. That theatre was very popular in its day. We all used to walk over to the VFW in Middlesboro on Saturday night for the dances and then back over after Church on Sunday. Great place to grow up.
Thanks for watching Chuck, we appreciate it!
Those gas pumps that have sat unused for 50 years are something to see. I am old enough to remember those type of pumps! The history of this part of Virginia goes back to the 1700’s, of Martin’s Station, the frontier settlement that was instrumental in formation of our country. Such a beautiful region. Ewing is on my must visit list!
Thank you for showing it to us! Greetings from Florida!
Thanks for watching!
Hi friend. Nice video. Like 👍
I used to live inRose hill went to That theare in the time of 1949. 1950 lived in rose hill still love rose hill and all that part of the country
It's a beautiful location.
That scenery was amazing! Loved that little small old store community. Beautiful! God bless y'all.
Thanks!
Great video! Have you ever thought about making a video of the Norris Lake area?
Great ideal, thanks!
Went there on Labor Day to visit the Chadwell Cemetary!
Great to hear from you guys, hope you're doing well and hope you had a great visit!
We used to visit relatives there when I was growing up. I have been to the theater and there was a little grocery and a post office on the corner. My relatives lived at the end of the road that is between theater and post office. At the end of that road is Sand Cave. It is beautiful country, thanks for the memories!
Great video! My family actually owns that gas station.
That is so cool! I hope they never change it, I love that place what does it look like on the inside?
@@IgnitedCoyote It was actually a gas/grocery store (canned goods, drink machines, ice cream) back in the day. It closed in the late 60s/ early 70s. After that it was used as storage/catch-all. The inside now unfortunately is pretty rundown.
I love to find places like this, it's such a wonderful piece of small town America that unfortunately is getting harder to find. Thanks so much for telling us about it.