[Read the Rest.] Franklin County, Virginia has the reputation of being the . The Moonshine Express is Sunday behind Benjamin Franklin Middle School in Rocky Mount. Copyright 2022 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved. All testified on one day, saying either they were with or saw the Dulings on the day of the murders, the article reads. About 7.30% of families and 9.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.70% of those under age 18 and 9.80% of those age 65 or over. Both men were released in the 1940s. "Yes sir, that was a good one . 22.60% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. A Moment in Time has been reprinted (December 2020) and now includes 500 soldiers identified with a photograph! To find out more, please see our Privacy Policy. Some are softbound and noted. SANTAS FOR SALE. Retirees have also moved in, and both groups have increased the county's population. However, many people may not realize that it has strong roots in Virginia. Can be shipped - call for pricing. We have a now very limited number of these publications featuring lots of local photographs. Our exhibit is in progress so no more will be made. Join us as we capture traditions, tales & adventures from the past. Hubbard went on to become a press operator for a newspaper in San Francisco and Paul stayed in Nicholas County, said Adkins. Soft cover. This article was published more than3 years ago. Downtown Rocky Mount Rocky Mount serves as the county seat to Franklin County. He said some books and movies portray moonshiners as dumb, drunk, ignorant hillbillies. They scooped up on me a few times, tried to bulldog me into the ground, Law said. ", He quit making 'shine, he said, "because I was tired of running, tired of looking over my shoulder, and I didn't want no more to drink.". Now, we will take a deeper look at moonshine operations and where locals could get a. Photos and more. Thus in 1928, the "Moonshine Conspiracy," which eventually gave Franklin County national notoriety in 1935, was born. The moonshiners, thats what its all about, Law said. Twigs of the Tree ($12 plus $4 s/h) Research by Maxey Perdue, Poff (George) - Furrow (Jacob), Luke-Stone-Waldron Collection ($20 plus $6 s/h), Prillaman. The evidence against them seemed even more slim after Paul and Hubbard provided alibis and denied any involvement. Twin Creeks has legally been distributing moonshine since 2015. Cloudy with periods of rain. On occasion, after moonshiners were arrested and released from jail, they stopped by the newspaper office in Rocky Mount and cordially asked Stephenson for copies of photos he'd shot during the raid on their "still place." The rest of the Duling clan had flocked to Beckley and rumors were strong that the clan would try a raid on the jail to spring the prisoners. Using age-old distilling techniques and locally sourced ingredients, owner Chris Prillaman and the team do not disappoint. [4] The Piedmont and backcountry areas were largely settled by Scots-Irish, who were the last major immigrant group from the British Isles to enter the colonies before the Revolutionary War. You have permission to edit this article. (If you're a collector, we have some of the earlier years available. "For 40 years, I made it off and on," Mills said. Site by Howl'n Dog Designs, We are a 501(c3) organization operated five days a week, Allman. Thanks to those who provided more photos. For the independent city in southeast Virginia, see, Places adjacent to Franklin County, Virginia, United States presidential election results for Franklin County, Virginia, The Great Moonshine Conspiracy Trial of 1935, Benjamin Franklin Middle School(BFMS), VA, Episcopal Diocese of Southwestern Virginia, Learn how and when to remove this template message, National Register of Historic Places listings in Franklin County, Virginia, "Making Illegal Liquor -- and profits -- in Appalachian Hills", "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990", "Census of Population and Housing from 1790-2000", "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990", "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Many people have used it to make moonshine and it belongs in every moonshiners library. More selections are available. [3] So Lumsden just had to just pay a fine and the cost of destroying the still.). The soft cover booklets are from 1986 - 35 years ago. Apparently, Frank jumped from the car, as was common when moonshiners got in trouble, hit the frozen ground the wrong way and broke his neck. [Read the Rest]. Hundreds of surnames, indexed by first and last names and story titles. T. Keister Greer's history The Great Moonshine Conspiracy Trial of 1935 (2002) covered the trial and its background in the county. [Read the Rest], Heres a great video about the history of moonshine in the Appalachians. In Franklin County, Virginia alone there were 77 legal distilleries. Stephenson always toted a camera on raids. Assistant U.S. Attorney Karen Peters filed a motion in federal court Monday asking that the government give the sugar to the orphanage in Salem. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 712 square miles (1,840km2), of which 690 square miles (1,800km2) is land and 21 square miles (54km2) (3.0%) is water. Each comes in a glass Mason jar with a label. (Before getting his license and going legit, Lumsden carried on that family tradition; in 2013, he was convicted of possessing an illegal distilling apparatus. Franklin County moonshine legend Amos Law dies at 83. Enjoy chilled, with a mixer or in your . There are rumors still floating around today in Franklin County, Va., about Carter Lee, Thomas Jefferson Richards and Clarence Big Boy Simmons. Stephenson, the newspaperman, anchors his "truth is stranger than fiction" stories with facts and colorful firsthand accounts. 1.21% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Very limited numbers still available for our replica of the Confederate monument on the Franklin County Courthouse green. Although not all books are indexed and not all include documentation of resources, these works provide clues and proofs to assist others researching the same families. (Shrink-wrapped.) The area is also a great place to locate moonshine stills. We normally ship USPS media rate, however, the Post Office advises us that this can take 10 - 14 days (as of October 2021) so we are using First Class postage for 3-5 day delivery unless you can wait. It took three trials to convict the Duling brothers of the murder of Franklin County, Va., sheriffs Deputy Thomas Jefferson Jeff Richards and Roanoke County sheriffs Deputy Clarence Big Boy Simmons. But thats far from the truth.. There are stories of biplanes landing in fields on the night of the murders. Detailed index, identifying each entry in each book. Moonshine theme books - including The Second Oldest Profession by Jess Carr! There has been so much moonshine made in Franklin County that you can literally walk up any creek and find an old moonshine still. Pictured is a farm-theme sack plus a bowl holder. 1255 Main Street Rocky Mount VA 24151 Phone: 540-483-3030 Email. 4($15 plus $6 s/h). [1] Its county seat is Rocky Mount. This delightful small town boasts several shopping options, award-winning dining, music, and luxurious accommodations. Finally, a third trial was moved to Salem, county seat of Halifax County, Va. Males had a median income of $29,807 versus $22,215 for females. Three hundred people packed the Franklin County Courthouse to listen to opening arguments. The 2020 theme -- Franklin County is for Moonshine Lovers -- shirts are limited but sizes are still available. Soft Cover. Morris Stephenson accompanied many raids on distillers as a reporter. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Brothers were center of 1930s tale of moonshine and murder, Shady edges Huntington on emotional Senior Night, Maiolo approved as new Woodrow softball coach, Amazing Grace hits game-winner, sends Summers to state tournament (With Gallery), Summers executes demons, beats Wyoming East (With Gallery), Children with an uncommon condition are being killed by West Virginia elected officials. We'll mail a copy for an additional $6. The school has now become a church parish, Center for Lifelong Learning and summer camp operated by the Episcopal Diocese of Southwestern Virginia. County Seat of the 'Moonshine Capital of the World' Franklin County, Virginia! The museum's phone number is 540-483-1890. "I didn't mention to the moonshiners anything the agents said and vice versa. During Stephenson's first week, state ABC agents Ken Stoneman, Jim Bowman and John Hix invited the new reporter to join them in the field. One of the operations forced out of business was the Dehart Distillery, producer of Mountain Rose Corn Whiskey. The decision was made to move the Dulings to Virginia. Fully indexed and resourced. Holland: Vol. A more intimate setting to socialize with friends and family, Hammer Forge hosts fun events like paint and sips, trivia nights, and live music. Some are collections of poems. Thanks to PurpleDog Promotions for another great design! Franklin County Virginia has been called the Moonshine Capital of the World. Copyright 2023 WSLS.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. A couple of Mills' stories include a playful caveat, alerting the reader that he or she will have to decide whether the tale is true. [Read the Rest], At the turn of the last century there were many legal distilleries in Southwest Virginia. The order also allows the government to use the sugar as evidence when defendants William Gray Stanley, Ricky Lee Dent and Michael Keith Crook stand trial Jan. 18 on charges they ran a still and possessed mash and untaxed liquor. He raised catfish. And a lot of times we were going to get raided and someone would let us know. The writer Sherwood Anderson was among the many outsiders who came to cover the trial. As of the 2020 census, the population was 54,477. Moonshine was called a. Index includes description of each entry index ($2 mailed). Balance due on pickup. 1) features photos recalling the service of 422 of the more than 2,000 known Franklin County men who served in the Confederate military. Defense attorney Andrew Davis argued the brothers were nowhere near the murder sites on either night. Smoot, Frank Dulings former sister-in-law, testified she accompanied Paul, Hubbard and their families to Roanoke shortly after Franks death where she heard the comments. We just may have it! The per capita income for the county was $19,605. If shipped, please add $12 per item. Collected by Claude Holland. But moonshine was still a major money-maker for mountain people in both Virginias. He didnt jump out of the car. "They scooped up on me a few times, tried to bulldog me. Letters, research papers, notes. The first trial ended with a hung jury, the second concluded in a mistrial, and finally a conviction was agreed on after days of deliberation by a jury of men in Salem, Va. We have copies for $35 for a limited time. Jamison. Seeing one of the cars nearby, he drew his service revolver, but that action was greeted with another hail of shots from the .12-gauge, striking the officer, sending him to the ground. Very limited number available at $5 plus $5 s/h. However, there are cool springs, lots of good water, a lot of forests, and you could drive right along the road, and right over the bank, people could be making liquor and you wouldnt even know. Photos, interviews. People see clear liquor and they think, Golly, thats moonshine. Soft cover. One night, the authors wrote, Frank was hell-belting across the Roanoke/Franklin county line with the authorities on his tail. Holland. Families whose kinfolk produced and sold corn liquor and apple brandy in years past now seem to embrace with pride the lawbreaking that once might have embarrassed them. Five Mile Mountain Distillery owner Kerry Underwood wants to make sure his moonshine carries on another tradition: keeping the business as local as possible, starting from the ground up. ROANOKE, Va. (AP) _ Chefs at an orphanage are cooking up visions of dancing sugarplums after learning they will get two tons of sugar seized in a federal moonshine raid. During a chance encounter at a restaurant a month or so later, Philpott locked eyes with Stephenson and said, according to the book, "You got yours coming! During the trials it was discovered that Franklin County produced between 500 and 1,000 gallons of moonshine daily and not an ounce could leave the county without a substantial monetary tribute, called granny fees, paid to law enforcement and local officials, accounts report. The event is this Saturday, February 25 and Sunday, February 26, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM. The cowhide piece is for sale for $20 (we have a limited supply) and the wood piece showing the brand (yes, the 'S' is backwards) is $15. Since the 1980s, much residential development has occurred around Smith Mountain Lake. Lumsden uses traditional methods, but hes seen major advancements over the years (though some things will never change). Holland: Set of indexes Vol. 1 - collected by Claude Holland ($10 plus $5 s/h), Holland: Miscellaneous No. Overton, who would become the county's sheriff, and other law enforcement officers advised Stephenson to take the threats seriously. [Read the Rest], If you are going to be in SW Virginia this weekend, you should swing by the Philpott Lake Visitor Center to see a presentation on moonshine. Call for availability. Solid research. Spiral-bound, most are collections by individual researchers, some are published works copied with permission. Thomas also confessed he purchased his moonshine from the Dulings, instead of the locals, Thompsons book explains. Moonshine Madness in Franklin County, Virginia WSLS 10 75.6K subscribers Subscribe 2.7K views 1 month ago The Moonshine Capital of the World: Franklin County, Virginia. Mason Prillaman Family Collected Research ($15 plus $7 s/h), Pugh. The only bad thing they did was not pay taxes, and maybe get in a shoot-up, Stanley said. Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. It had flowers on the graves. Investigators stopped at the restaurant and asked the owner to gather the employees together for questioning. Lots of family information and a chronicle of the effort to save the ruins of this important historic site. Stephenson also met state ABC Agent Jack Powell. For two years following the Great Moonshine Conspiracy trials, no progress was made in solving Richards murder. A must-have for collectors and those interested in the War as well as family researchers. "I had to run. An interesting angle presented during the grand jury hearing was that the motive for the murders of Simmons and Jefferson was mountain justice. The population density was 68 people per square mile (26/km2). The event starts at 1 p.m. and ends at 4:30 p.m. Says Stanley: Were still making money off of moonshine.. He and Joyce once ran a small restaurant. That same month, the Franklin County Historical Society published and began selling "Why Moonshine?" Patrick Morris Pugh ($10 plus $6 s/h). On a clear day, be prepared to take in breathtaking scenic views of the lovely mountain ranges within Franklin County. 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