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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.

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blevinslilbourn.jpg1189 viewsLilbourn Blevins, served in Company C, 63rd Virginia Infantry in the Confederate Army. Photo courtesy of Bernice Little, Avondale, PA.
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SEPT10MISC915.jpg1189 viewsThis photo was taken August 1967 by Don Smith dsmith1043@comcast.net
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hwy107may65.bmp1188 viewsThis May 1965 photo courtesy of Don Smith dsmith1043@comcast.net shows the construction of Highway 107 from Chilhowie to Saltville. Clinch Mountain is in the background.
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David_Flemming_Parks.JPG1188 viewsThe picture of David Fleming Parks came from Ralph Sullivan, a Parks researcher. Courtesy of Chrissie A. Peters.
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Origins of the Hoe and Plow1188 views
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mcmillanflorablack.jpg1187 viewsWalton Wiley Colvard, Dora Pauline Reeves, Alma
Colvard, circa 1925, Ashe County. Courtesy of Carole Eastridge Waters.
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Fort Chiswell - Historical Marker1187 viewsPhoto by Shawn Dunford. Courtesy of David Arnold david.arnold@adelphia.net
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Kilby, Charity Francis and Gaither1186 viewsCharity Francis Kilby (wife of Nelson Kilby) and grandson Gaither Ezra Kilby (son of Troy H Kilby and Marenthia Spencer). Courtesy of Rachel Hamilton RHamilton@allstate.com


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Saltville - R. B. Worthy High School1186 viewsR. B. WORTHY HIGH SCHOOL / SALTVILLE, VA. / JUNE 1973 / 200MM TELEPHOTO FROM HILL BEHIND MADAM RUSSELL CHURCH. Courtesy of Don Smith dsmith1043@comcast.net
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williamsmary.jpg1185 viewsMary Weaver (1820-1897) was the daughter of William Weaver, Jr. and Sarah Sturgill. She was married to Henry John Williams. They lived in Alleghany County, NC.
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roberts1.jpg1185 viewsBack row, left to right Garfield, Micajah, Glenn and Coy Roberts
Front row, Steve and Peter Kenly Roberts
The men holding guns are all Primitive Baptist Elders. Courtesy of Thom Houk.
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teasextract.jpg1185 viewsFormed in the early 20th century, the Teas Extract company used the bark from chestnut trees to make tannic acid, used in tanning leather.
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