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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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pics 048.jpg703 viewsThis building formerly housed the Gillespie Presbyterian Church, now used as a community church. This building is located on Little Horse Creek. Photo September 13, 2006 by Jeff Weaver.
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Elkin - First United Methodist Church703 viewsThis 1960 Photograph shows the First Methodist Church of Elkin at night. From the collections of the Library of Congress.
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100_1572.jpg702 viewsThis view was taken from the sliver of Alleghany County, NC west of New River. This view of the river is looking north toward Mouth of Wilson, VA. Photo by Jeff Weaver, April 16, 2006.
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lakelouise.jpg702 viewsThis is a 1930s postcard showing Lake Louise at Roaring Gap, NC.
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pics 020~0.jpg702 viewsPhoto September 10, 2006 by Jeff Weaver.
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The Mansion of Governor Stokes, Wilkes County, North Carolina ca. 1915 This house was built ca. 1800701 views
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Carlheim Hotel, Lenoir, ca. 1910701 views
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pics 197.jpg700 viewsPhoto October 4, 2006 by Jeff Weaver
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100_1258.jpg696 viewsPhoto of the ASU mascot Yosef, March 12, 2006, by Jeff Weaver
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West Jefferson - Cavalry Baptist Church694 viewsPhoto June 6, 2007 by Jeff Weaver.
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mtairymain1912.jpg693 viewsThis postcard shows covered wagons crowding the streets of Mount Airy, North Carolina, ca. 1910.
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spartach.jpg692 viewsThis photo is from the mid-20th century. You might also be interested in the 1860 Alleghany County Census or the 1870 Alleghany County, North Carolina Census
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