Floyd, VA
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 มี.ค. 2014
- Located on a wide, high plateau of rich farmland, Floyd was originally named Jacksonville for Andrew Jackson, seventh US president. Beginning in the 1970s, Floyd has become a mecca for artisans and "back to the land" proponents, with shops, galleries, restaurants and a vibrant farmers market. On Friday evening, residents and visitors flock to the Floyd Country Store for traditional music and dancing. The Jacksonville Center for the Arts offers classes and shows at the edge of town in a restored barn. Floydfest, an annual four-day celebration with seven stages and a wide variety of musical styles, takes place in July. Floyd is also home to County Sales, which distributes and preserves old time and bluegrass music.
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My friends think I'm crazy for wanting to move back home to this little town when I graduate, but there is no place I love more than Floyd County.
Woah this comment is so long ago, did you make it?
In the late 70"s I lived in Floyd for a few years, my father lived there for 30 years until he passed. Buffalo mountain, twin falls, good hard working people...God's country! Thanks for the memories....
Miss you Steve! 😑
Been there several times and Country store.... Great breakfast at the Diner....
The last time I was in that store it was called the Floyd county general store circa 1993 I love the fact that the jamboree still alive and well ❤️
I had family in Copper Hill, spent many summers in Floyd Co growing up. Absolute gem, dont tell anyone.
I found Floyd, Va online recently. I have never been there before. But, for some reason, I get a feeling that tells me to go there. To go "back home".
It's a strange feeling, but it's nice.
Mac Traynham is a friend of mine. Met him at Augusta Fest at Elkins W. Virginia back in 1994. Still making Banjos, Mac. Tom Frost
Beautiful area and farm land
Great video! I brought my family to the country store last year and we loved it! If it were closer, I'd come every week!
Now this place needs to be on CBS Sunday Morning. Absolutely gorgeous.🇺🇸👍
I want to tell you something, I grew up in Floyd as a teenager. It was my home, but I live on the coast of South Carolina but I miss my home.
What a wonderful video! Floyd truly is a rare gem and I’ve always loved it. I think it’s calling me to come over tomorrow for some music. 😊
Love this place. It's my home. I've moved all over the country and kept coming back. Wouldn't want to raise my children anywhere else. Love my "POC" friends who live here too and continue to stay for years. Unfortunately there will also be racism. It's up to all of us to continue to fight the good fight. Something we Floydians know how get together to do.
Love this beautiful place, my family goes back many years, generations there, as well as Franklin Co, Callaway, surrounding areas. Such talented people....great presentation!
If you only saw it 30 years ago and how the Friday night jamboree was. I used to put my gun, setting against the fence after deer hunting and walk to listen to bluegrass. The fence is behind the store and we still own all of that. They charge you now to come in. I guess the "new locals" like that. The best music was in the ally or in the hardware store next door. Upstairs was also awesome due to the fact they were the next coming to the stage. I just wish they would bring it back to where it was, go in have a good time do a little flat footing if you care to and listen to great banjo and fiddle music.
My home town! My bicycle tour company, Velo Girl Rides, is bringing a tour here in Oct. Looking forward to introducing more people to the area.
" we have our own culture"
This seems like a nice and wonderful place. I will pay a visit to this area to visit for myself
I hope to come for a visit this year.
Been knowing bout Floyd for 35 years...looks like the secret is OUT!!
My lovely Grandma home Runnett Bag Rd But its all beautiful
Who could hit the dislike button 4 times. I'm proud of Floyd .Hats off to Larry and Jerry Myers my cousins in Floyd
And that's my momma on there getting interviewed
I was at Bent Mountain for a wedding I wish we could have visited Floyd. From northwest Pennsylvania
Floyd county truly is a gopher hole.
If anyone has access to public records or knows the history of the people of Floyd, my grandmother was Maude Burnett.
I don't live in the town or county of Floyd but I have family living there. It's a peaceful place to go to. As for racism, I don't know. As for the Confederate flag, I believe people need to read to learn what the Confederate Flag stood for. It's a flag & not all of the Confederate soldiers were white. There are a lot of fine citizens in Floyd County.
The people of Floyd can fly whatever Flag they want.
If you are black (or really any POC), I suggest you really think before you come visit Floyd. I'm a 19 year old black kid who grew up here for most of my life, and I'll tell you this town still has some very real problems. The Sons Of Confederate Veterans still march in our Christmas parade, we recently had a group "rally for the Confederate flag," and racism is still very prevalent in the school system and around town. Don't be fooled by this video (just count the number of black/POC you see in this clip lol). Just a warning!
There's nothing racist about it
Then don’t live here?
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A link about the first black person to graduate floyd county HS in 1960. She says something completely different then you, and that was 50 years before your time.
Maybe YOU were the problem!
I bet you lived on New Town Road, but acted like you grew up in the ghetto.
I hope it stays Trump country