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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 - Washington County, VA
washcosign.jpg
washcosign.jpg374 viewsThis marker is on highway 91 in Saltville. Photo by Jeff Weaver spring 2003.Jan 18, 2006
damascus.jpg
damascus.jpg403 viewsThis is an early 20th century postcard.Jan 18, 2006
rushcrk.jpg
rushcrk.jpg335 viewsTaken in 1978, this photo shows the "Old Log Church" before it was remodelled. This structure was built in 1822 and is still used as a church. Click here for the church's website. A Survey of the church's cemetery may be found here.Jan 18, 2006
abingcsamon.jpg
abingcsamon.jpg346 viewsFrom a early 20th century postcard. An usual book about Washington County might be of interest. See Ben Dulaney's Economic and Social Survey of Washington County.Jan 18, 2006
abingdon30.jpg
abingdon30.jpg396 viewsThis is taken from a 1930s postcard.Jan 18, 2006
abingdon50.jpg
abingdon50.jpg372 viewsThis is taken from a 1950s postcard.Jan 18, 2006
abingdon10.jpg
abingdon10.jpg395 viewsFrom the People's National Bank of Abingdon, VA.Jan 18, 2006
barter2.jpg
barter2.jpg316 viewsA 1940s era post card depicting Barter Theater, State Theater of Virginia, located in Abingdon, VA.Jan 18, 2006
abingdonpo.jpg
abingdonpo.jpg315 viewsEarly 20th century post card of the Abingdon, Virginia post office.Jan 18, 2006
stonewallcollege.jpg
stonewallcollege.jpg303 viewsThis college, located in Abingdon, no longer exists. Taken from an old postcard.Jan 18, 2006
johnstonhosp.jpg
johnstonhosp.jpg354 viewsFrom a 1930s postcard.Jan 17, 2006
abingdon1909.jpg
abingdon1909.jpg389 viewsTaken from an old postcardJan 17, 2006
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