
11/09/2025
We are very pleased to announce that we have just released My Stories & History of Ashe County, a new history book written by Ashe County native Lonnie C. Jones, under our Star Route Books imprint.
The first section of the book is made up of personal, biographical memoirs by Mr. Jones. The second part contains stories relating to various communities in the area, including Shatley Springs, Healing Springs, the Fairview Community, and Smethport. Mr. Jones also shares his memories about several individuals, including A.B. Hurt, R.E.L. Plummer, Frank M. James, C.M. Dickson, J.B. Hash, and Gertrude Allen Vaught, among others.
The softcover, 7.440” x 9.690” book is 174 pages, with a black & white interior, and many photographs. The book is available at the Museum of Ashe County History in Jefferson; The Old Store at Grassy Creek; the Alleghany Historical Museum in Sparta; and online at starroutebooks.com.