Series VI: Snarr and Miley Store, 1926 - 1941

Series

Staff Only

Dates

Creation: 1926 - 1941

Biographical / Historical

Snarr and Miley Store (also known as Snarr & Miley Co.) operated in Toms Brook, Virginia during the early to mid-20th century (from at least 1925-ca. 1950).

The store sold a variety of merchandise and is sometimes referred to as a general store. It was located adjacent to the railroad tracks on what is now Hilltop Drive in Toms Brook. The building still stands and is used as an apartment building.

Extent

From the Collection: 24.5 Linear Feet (4 x 1 linear feet, legal size flip top document boxes 1 x 1.5 linear feet, legal size flip top document box 2 x .5 linear feet, legal size flip top document boxes 3 x 3 linear feet, print boxes 3 x 2 linear feet, deep lid print boxes 1 x 6 linear feet, print box)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Bibliography

Currie, Lisa G., “Shenandoah County 250th anniversary: Remembering the thrill of the train going through town.” Northern Virginia Daily. Accessed January 23, 2024. https://www.nvdaily.com/news/shenandoah-county-250th-anniversary-remembering-the-thrill-of-the-train-going-through-town/article_a545a333-3a54-518a-aa24-1e6663d0539d.html.