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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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horsecreekpbc~0.jpg675 viewsThis congregation was established in 1840. This structure dates from the late 19th century.
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ashleychapelmeth.jpg674 viewsLocated near Lansing, Ashe County, NC. Organized about 1830, closed in 1985.
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perkinsplantation.jpg671 viewsThis is the plantation of Johnson Perkins on Helton. This house is of Victorian era construction. Photo by Jeff Weaver, July 1, 1978,
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outhouse.jpg670 viewsAn outhouse located on Helton Creek. Photo by Jeff Weaver, summer 1978.
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WWIpeacefloat.jpg669 viewsThis float won first place in a parade in Jefferson celebrating the end of "the war to end all wars." Charles Bradley Pennington is at the horse's head, his oldest daughters, Rose, Anna and Edith, are the little peace angels. The peace "goddess" is unidentified. Courtesy of Emily Kilby.

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Thomas Caudill House668 viewsThe House of Thomas Caudill, still standing in 2003. Built ca. 1865.
Courtesy of Nanalee Wrenn
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100_1574.jpg667 viewsPhoto by Jeff Weaver, April 16, 2006.
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healingspringsschool.jpg664 viewsCourtey of Bette Nelson
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toll1911.jpg659 viewsCourtesy of Warren Houck.
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Chestnut Hill - Hash Cabin655 viewsThis sketch by Bill Caldwell shows the cabin of John and Sarah Hahs at Chestnut Hill. The older portion was probably built by either Greenberry Phipps or Edward Weaver.
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arnoldsarah.jpg654 viewsGrave Marker for Sarah Arnold. Born May 20, 1839 - Died ____ 1898.
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daviscemjont.jpg652 viewsCourtesy of Jcamel232002
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