Nick Grindstaff Monument.  Nick Grindstaff traveled west to
win his fortune but was robbed of all his money during the
journey.  He then returned to Iron Mountain, where he lived
for more than 40 years, becoming one of the region's most
famous hermits.  He died in 1923, and the plaque on the
chimney was erected in 1925.  A distant relative, Paschel
Grindstaff, shepherded hikers through Damascus, VA., during
his many years as postmaster there.