Drury S. Godsey
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vhasler
N 36° 41.494 W 082° 28.969
17S E 367529 N 4061682
Historical marker about a former Scott County resident, who was a Confederate veteran and local postmaster.
Waymark Code: WMFPM5
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 11/14/2012
Views: 8
Marker text:
Drury S. Godsey
1829-1897
One mile north on Highway No. 671 stood the home of Drury S. Godsey, a Confederate veteran. In his home was established Big Branch post office March 1, 1872. He was for 16 years its postmaster. During this time he carried the mail from Estillville (now Gate City) to Big Branch post office for 25 cents per day and from Big Branch post office to Collingwood post office in Russell County for 50 cents per day. In February 1889 the post office was moved. The name was changed to Snowflake from November 1, 1889 to February 26, 1892.
This marker is seen along Highway VA71. Plenty of pull-off space.
The 25 to 50 cents earned in 1889 would be roughly equivalent to $30-60 today.
Marker Number: n/a
Marker Title: Drury S. Godsey
Marker Location: Along VA71/Nickelsville Hwy
County or Independent City: Scott County
Web Site: [Web Link]
Marker Program Sponsor: Grandson - W.K. (Kay) Wilhelm
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