Lovely Mount

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Lovely Mount is an extinct unincorporated community in Radford, Virginia. [1] Before 1854, and the arrival of the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad, Lovely Mount had a population of 30, but grew to more than 100 within 2 years. By 1890 the town had grown to more than 3000 and was eventually absorbed into the town of Radford in 1891. [2]

References

  1. ↑ "Lovely Mount Tavern". HMdb.org The Historical Marker Database.
  2. ↑ Radford Visitor's Center Staff. "The History of Radford".

37°7.101′N80°33.193′W / 37.118350°N 80.553217°W / 37.118350; -80.553217

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