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New River Notes Photo Gallery

A Collection of historic and current photos mostly covering the upper New River area of southwestern Virginia and northwestern North Carolina.


Most viewed - North Carolina Counties
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heltonrollermill.jpg652 viewsThis photo by Jeff Weaver, June 1978. There is another view of this mill in this album as well.
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heather7.jpg652 viewsState line sign at Trade, Johnson County, TN. Courtesy of Heather Sexton
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graybealandrew.jpg652 viewsGrave marker for Andrew Graybeal (1808-1900)
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greerw.jpg651 views1970s photo.
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Doughton Park - Bustin' Rock651 viewsThis early 1940s photo shows Arthur F. Weaver operating a jackhammer during the construction of the Blue Ridge Parkway.
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100_1577.jpg650 viewsThis view of the North Fork of New River was taken looking north from the Weaver's Ford Bridge. Photo by Jeff Weaver, April 16, 2006.
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Giant Lumber Flume649 viewsThis is the flume of the Giant Lumber Company, which operated near North Wilkesboro in the early 20th century.
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100_1775.jpg647 viewsPhoto October 20, 2006 by Jeff Weaver.
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stokesmansion.jpg646 viewsFrom an early 20th century postcard (ca. 1915).
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Glendale Springs - Bear Creek Primitive Baptist Church644 viewsThis church was established in 1834. Photo by Jeff Weaver March 2007.
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Piney Grove Cemetery642 viewsCourtesy of Nanalee Wrenn
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pblevhse.jpg638 viewsPhoto by Jeff Weaver 1978,
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