Gayle Leeson

Sinking Spring Cemetery, Abingdon, Virginia

First person to be buried here was Henry Creswell, who died in July of 1776.

This ivy-covered mound encloses a stone tomb in which the bodies of John Henry Martin and his wife Malinda are buried.

Sinking Spring Cemetery was established as a burial ground for members of the Sinking Spring Presbyterian Church.

The Cummings Cabin was built around 1774 by Rev. Charles Cummings.

Sinking Spring Cemetery, Abingdon, Virginia

First person to be buried here was Henry Creswell, who died in July of 1776.

This ivy-covered mound encloses a stone tomb in which the bodies of John Henry Martin and his wife Malinda are buried.

Sinking Spring Cemetery was established as a burial ground for members of the Sinking Spring Presbyterian Church.

The Cummings Cabin was built around 1774 by Rev. Charles Cummings.

Not in SW Virginia (but closeby in Kingsport, TN!), the Kingsport Carousel features hand-carved creations.

More than 50 volunteers hand-carved and painted these animals and chariots.

Names of sponsors and imagery native to SW Virginia and NE Tennessee are emblazoned on the carvings.

The panels around the top showcase points of interest in and around the region.

Anything goes on a carousel!

Not in SW Virginia (but closeby in Kingsport, TN!), the Kingsport Carousel features hand-carved creations.

More than 50 volunteers hand-carved and painted these animals and chariots.

Names of sponsors and imagery native to SW Virginia and NE Tennessee are emblazoned on the carvings.

The panels around the top showcase points of interest in and around the region.

Anything goes on a carousel!

The Barter Theatre was founded by Robert Porterfield (shown here with Gregory Peck) in Abingdon, Virginia during the Great Depression.

Ready for a production of Big Fish!

The opulent seating area.

Looking out at the "audience" from center stage at the Barter.

Yes, Gregory Peck played the Barter, which was established to allow audience members to barter produce, meat, or live animals for entertainment.

Barry Corbin, Ernest Borgnine, Robert Porterfield...

Patricia Neal, Hume Cronyn, Larry Linville, Gary Collins....

Frances Fisher, Kevin Spacey, Wayne Knight, and John Spencer (just to name a few).

The Barter Theatre was founded by Robert Porterfield (shown here with Gregory Peck) in Abingdon, Virginia during the Great Depression.

Ready for a production of Big Fish!

The opulent seating area.

Looking out at the "audience" from center stage at the Barter.

Yes, Gregory Peck played the Barter, which was established to allow audience members to barter produce, meat, or live animals for entertainment.

Barry Corbin, Ernest Borgnine, Robert Porterfield...

Patricia Neal, Hume Cronyn, Larry Linville, Gary Collins....

Frances Fisher, Kevin Spacey, Wayne Knight, and John Spencer (just to name a few).