Open House at historical Graybeal home Saturday

Open House at the Historical Graybeal Home (the former Carl and Evonne Graybeal House) in West Jefferson will be held Saturday, Nov. 15 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Come early for the parade and tour this home which is beautifully decorated for Christmas by Petal Pusher Designs.

Those attending may enjoy refreshments and register for door prizes. Door prizes are provided by some long-time merchants in West Jefferson, including Smithey's Restaurant, W. J. Hardware, McNeill's Dept. Store, Parker Tie, Ashe County Cheese, People's Drug and Tis the Season. The publication, "History of Ashe" was donated by the Ashe County Historical Society.

This home was built for Mr. & Mrs. Carl Graybeal in 1925 by Edward Mitchell Jenkins Sr. It was one of the first brick structures built in Ashe County by Mr. Jenkins. He also built the First Baptist Church, United Methodist Church and the Bowie mansion, to name a few. The Graybeal structure features high majestic ceilings, original tile fireplace, wood floors and crown moulding. This house is a beautifully restored piece of Ashe County history and a tribute to the Graybeal family, said a Regency Properties representative.

Mr. Graybeal served in the United States Army during World War I. Upon return, he established the Graybeal Drug Store. He also served as mayor of West Jefferson for 25 years and was a partner in the Ashe Motor Company, which is now the Ford Dealership.

Many local folks, including, G.C. Green and David Miller, have reflected on memories of seeing the family and friends engaging in a game of crochet on the front lawn on warm Sunday afternoons.