Comments on: The Last Man in the Mountain

By: Cora Lemar Self

Cora Lemar Self — Mon, 09 May 2011 15:53:26 +0000

I remember growing up in the 50′s with that “Old Stone Face” seeming to guard the valley along Left Poor Valley Road. There is another large rock formation along the valley called “yellow Rock” Does anyone still go up there to pick Huckelberries? My GranPa’s log cabin is at the foot of that cropping of rock. Benham apple trees and GranPa Andrew’s honey and then Huckelberries for a treat in July. Time spent sitting on the porch and listening to the Wilson boys and cousin Larry whoop and slide down the bank of shale across the road.

Remember?

By: Lisa Streets

Lisa Streets — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:57:01 +0000

My grandmother (Lura Mae Gibson) lived in Bonney Blue above St. Charles and on your way into town (Pennington Gap) you would always see this “Old Stone Face”. I can remember as a child growing up I always looked forward to visiting her and seeing the “Face” on the way into to town. I miss not seeing that part of the world since my mother and grandmother have both gone to be with their Lord and Saviour.

By: Vanessa Dockery

Vanessa Dockery — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:18:43 +0000

Born and raised in Lee County, I’d say that Lee Countians are very proud of “Old Stone Face”. The image had adorned many Lee County business, advertisement, and informational brochures and has an interesting history. Many believe it is natural, while just as many believe native Indians carved the face many centuries ago. Thank you for visiting us, and for your interest in our little spot in the world!

By: Liz Dyas

Liz Dyas — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:58:22 +0000

Ah, I am glad to see you were able to get in at least one old man rock face. As you know, Julie, your Aunt Eileen would be proud.