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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 - Tazewell County, VA
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tazewellmain1926.jpg518 viewsThis is a 1926 view of Tazewell's Main Street.
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tazewellcattle20s.jpg517 viewsThis is from a 1920s era postcard. It shows the typical Appalachian whitefaced cattle. Whitefaced cattle are generally Polled Herefords
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pics 084.jpg512 viewsOrganized in 1793, this is the oldest congregation in Tazewell County, VA. This is their third building. It is located a few miles west of Tazewell on the north side of US 460. The church's web presence may be found here. Photo September 20, 2006 by Jeff Weaver.
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Tazewell - Schools and Church508 viewsThis is from a 1930s era linen postcard.
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richlandsbarite.jpg506 viewsThis is a circa 1905 photo of the Pittsburg Baryta and Milling Corporation's facility at Richlands, Tazewell County, VA.
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pics 079.jpg498 viewsPhoto September 20, 2006 by Jeff Weaver.
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tazewellchristianchurch1910.jpg476 viewsThis is from a circa 1910 postcard.
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tazewellmain1913.jpg462 viewsThis view is from 1913, and shows trolly cars in Appalachia.
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