Burke's Garden General Store is a photograph by Ben Prepelka which was uploaded on June 19th, 2017.
Burke's Garden General Store
There is only one paved road into Burke's Garden, an isolated community of nearly 300 residents. Surrounded by Virginia's Garden Mountain, it appears... more
by Ben Prepelka
Title
Burke's Garden General Store
Artist
Ben Prepelka
Medium
Photograph
Description
There is only one paved road into Burke's Garden, an isolated community of nearly 300 residents. Surrounded by Virginia's Garden Mountain, it appears from the mountaintop that a giant pressed his thumb into the landscape and created this high, hidden farming community.
Miles from another town in Tazwell County, local residents depended on the Burke's Garden general store and post office. Unable to stay afloat, the store has closed, and gas pumps still record a time when gasoline was 75 cents a gallon. There is still no newspaper delivery in the town today, no cable television or cell service, no traffic lights and no post office. Life is very peaceful in Burke's Garden.
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June 19th, 2017
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Comments (25)
Holly April Harris
A wonderful image! Congratulations! I am very pleased to feature your image in the Appalachia America group. It is a fantastic addition to the group! Please add it to the “2022 Third Quarter Featured Images Collection” thread in the discussions area for a permanent record of your feature. Thank you! 9/29/22
Dr Debra Stewart's Gallery
Wow! I love the nostalgic image!!! Perfect presentation of time with a connection to the present!!!
Holly April Harris
Beautiful image of a wonderful piece of Americana! Congratulations! I’m am very pleased to feature your beautiful image in the group Covered Bridges and Historical Buildings. It’s a wonderful addition to the group! Please add it to the “2022 Second Quarter Featured Images Collection” thread in the discussions area for a permanent record of the feature. Thank you! 5/7/22
Michael Mazaika
Yet at one time the center of the community and it's goings on. Well captured, Ben. - Mike (V)
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