John Clark - "The Incredible Story of Southern Gypsum in North Holston, Virginia"
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Join the Smyth County Museum & Historical Society for another program in our 2026 Speaker Series.
John Clark will present “The Incredible Story of Southern Gypsum in North Holston – The Boom, the Bust and the Collapse.” This program will explore the fascinating history of the Southern Gypsum Company and its dramatic impact on the North Holston community.
Once a major industrial operation in the region, Southern Gypsum played an important role in the local economy. This presentation will examine the rise of the company, the people who worked there, and the lasting legacy it left on the community and landscape of Southwest Virginia.
📅 Sunday, July 19, 2026
🕑 2:00 PM
📍 Smyth County Museum
123 East Main Street
Marion, Virginia
Admission is free and open to the public.
Come learn about this remarkable chapter in the industrial history of Southwest Virginia as part of the 2026 Speaker Series.
John Clark will present “The Incredible Story of Southern Gypsum in North Holston – The Boom, the Bust and the Collapse.” This program will explore the fascinating history of the Southern Gypsum Company and its dramatic impact on the North Holston community.
Once a major industrial operation in the region, Southern Gypsum played an important role in the local economy. This presentation will examine the rise of the company, the people who worked there, and the lasting legacy it left on the community and landscape of Southwest Virginia.
📅 Sunday, July 19, 2026
🕑 2:00 PM
📍 Smyth County Museum
123 East Main Street
Marion, Virginia
Admission is free and open to the public.
Come learn about this remarkable chapter in the industrial history of Southwest Virginia as part of the 2026 Speaker Series.
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123 East Main Street, Marion, VA, United States, Virginia 24354
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