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Galax

Town located on the Carroll-Grayson county line, southwest Virginia; population (1990) 6,700. It is 34 km/21 mi south-southeast of Wytheville. Founded in 1903, the town grew as a Norfolk and Western Railroad spur, shipping local wood, glass, textile, and dairy products. The town's name derives from the mountain evergreen, used in wreaths and other decorations. Galax is a country music centre.



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On that Saturday in August, before heading over to Galax, Va.
Test of faith: win or lose, Virginia gubernatorial candidate Tim ... by Murray, Mark / Washington Monthly
Elsewhere, a thin floral-industry greenery called galax is plucked from scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, which connects Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountains national parks.
The orchid thieves: America's parks are the scene of the crime for ... by Deneen, Sally / E
Companion" plants that indicate a good site include Jack-in-the-pulpit, bloodroot, Solomon's seal, jewel weed, galax, trillium, wild yam, hepatica, black cohosh, and wild ginger.
Gold in the Woods by Bolgiano, Chris / American Forests
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