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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.


Last additions - Grayson County and City of Galax, VA
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First_County_Seat_sign.JPG533 viewsCourtesy of Carol Lindamood circuitrider@tcia.netJan 17, 2006
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First_Grayson_Clerk_s_Office.JPG459 viewsCourtesy of Carol Lindamood circuitrider@tcia.netJan 17, 2006
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Old_Clerk_s_Office_sign.JPG336 viewsCourtesy of Carol Lindamood circuitrider@tcia.netJan 17, 2006
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Old_Town.JPG387 viewsCourtesy of Carol Lindamood circuitrider@tcia.netJan 17, 2006
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Wolf Knob - Flame Azalea606 viewsFlame Azalea or honeysuckle as it is commonly called in this part of the world, is shown in this photograph taken in late spring 2005 on Wolf Knob Road, Grayson County, Virginia. Photographer -- Jeff WeaverJan 16, 2006
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Helton Creek741 viewsThis photograph was made in the summer of 2005 by Jeff Weaver, and shows Helton Creek near its headwaters on Whitetop Mountain. It was reported that there was gold found in these creeks in 1897. You can read about it in C. R. Boyd's 1897 book on Grayson County GeologyJan 16, 2006
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Whitetp - Upper Helton Seperate Baptist Church1193 viewsPhoto Summer 2005 by Jeff Weaver. This church is located near Whitetop.Jan 16, 2006
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1908 Courthouse620 viewsPhoto by Jeff Weaver, September 2005. You might be interested in the Minutes of the Grayson County, Virginia Confederate Pension BoardJan 16, 2006
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bluemont.jpg440 viewsTaken from a postcard from the early 20th century.Jan 16, 2006
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wolfknobsbc.jpg430 viewsThis church was established about 1935. Photo by Jeff Weaver, March 2003.Jan 16, 2006
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whitetopstation~0.jpg452 viewsThis photo was taken March 2003 by Jeff Weaver. It is a faithful recreation of the Whitetop Station of the Norfolk and Western Railroad.Jan 16, 2006
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whitetopff.jpg448 viewsThis historical marker is located on Route 600 near the summit of Whitetop Mountain. Photo was taken in March 2003 by Jeff WeaverJan 16, 2006
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