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Emerson Creek Pottery
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Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, Emerson Creek Pottery artisans are continuing the American tradition of pottery making in a contemporary way. The property on which Emerson Creek Pottery sits was originally a 500-acre land grant from the King of England. In 1825, Silas Wade aquired the land and built his two room, and two story log cabin, now the home of Emerson Creek Pottery. To the north are the majestic Peaks of Otter, visible through the treetops in winter. The land rolls gently away from the house to the creek beds. More information about this historic home can be found in the Virginia Room of the Roanoke City Library, Roanoke, Virginia.
Emerson Creek Pottery is owned and operated by Jim Leavitt and Priscilla Palmer.
And Yes, there really is an Emerson Creek!
Located in Uxbridge, Massachusetts, Emerson Creek runs through what once was the Emerson farm, owned by the uncle of the famous writer Ralph Waldo Emerson. The creek once powered a grist mill, and the old foundations are still visible at the creek side below the old house. The creek eventually winds into the Blackstone River.
In 1690 the Emersons built a small farm house on the Great Road in what was then the southwest section of Mendon, but the present day South Uxbridge. This construction was one of the first in the area after the devastating King Phillip's War. The first settled minister in the area was Rev. Joseph Emerson, from whom the Uxbridge Emersons and also the reknowned essayist, Ralph Waldo Emerson, descended. The last Emerson to own the house was Millen Emerson in 1901.
The house was built in two parts: the first and smaller section was built in 1690, and the second and larger part facing the road was built in 1730. Some of the prominent features of the house as originally built are the foot wide plank floor boards, hand squared rafters, wooden rafter pegs, corner frame posts visible from the inside, six fireplaces (one in the original section and five in the second part), and six and half foot low ceilings.
Visitors to Virginia find a warm welcome at Emerson Creek Pottery. We are an easy 10 minute drive from Bedford, a lovely 30 minutes from Lynchburg or Smith Mt. Lake, and a pleasant 45 minutes from Roanoke. With its original log walls, original fireplace, and three double barrel chimneys, the cabin which houses the Emerson Creek Pottery factory outlet offers considerable interest to those wishing to steep themselves in the rich history of the region. And, our guests enjoy the opportunity to connect with the past by experiencing the special quality of our handmade pottery which continues a true American tradition handed down to us from Colonial times.
Since 1977, it has been our pleasure to offer the American heritage of handmade, handpainted pottery to our customers. We take pride in the fact that when you shop Emerson Creek Pottery, you know that you are purchasing a little piece of history which will surely add the quality of timeless beauty to your home. We stand behind the superior and consistent quality of our craftsmanship and thank you for choosing Emerson Creek Pottery.
Emerson Creek Pottery is Proud to be listed on the Lynchburg, VA. Discovery Map
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