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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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hassingerhouse.jpg329 viewsReal photo postcard, mailed in 1908.Apr 08, 2006
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dublingap.jpg1872 viewsFrom a 1950s postcard.Apr 08, 2006
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valleypikeinn.jpg742 viewsFrom 1960s postcard.Apr 08, 2006
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galax1920s.jpg425 viewsFrom a postcard.Apr 08, 2006
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galaxchristianch.jpg369 viewsFrom a mid-20th century postcardApr 08, 2006
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100_1475.jpg543 viewsThis photo shows Grayson county Historical Society President Lou Kurtz digging searching for grave markers in what is reported to be the site of the grave of a Tory hung in 1780.Apr 07, 2006
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Fisher's Gap - General View452 viewsThis is a scene taken from a hill in the Fisher's Gap Road area south of Galax. This is from the presumtive site of the execution of a Tory in the American Revolution. Photo made April 7, 2006 by Jeff Weaver.Apr 07, 2006
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saltville4thjuly.jpg787 viewsThis photo dates from 1890-1910 era, and shows a patriotic event, probably a 4th of July celebration.Apr 07, 2006
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Galax - Mout Vale United Methodist Church474 viewsView of the back side of the Mt. Vale United Methodist Church. Photo was taken April 7, 2006 by Jeff Weaver.Apr 07, 2006
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100_1476.jpg526 viewsThis presumed cemetery was located on Fisher's Gap Road South of Galax. It is reported that this is the site of the burial of some Tories killed in a skimish near this site in 1780. Only one was identified as a Hampton from near Baywood. Further information would be appreciated jweaver300@aol.comApr 07, 2006
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Galax - Galax School526 viewsPhoto April 7, 2006 by Jeff WeaverApr 07, 2006
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Galax - Camp ZIon Church Cemetery505 viewsPhoto April 7, 2006 by Jeff WeaverApr 07, 2006
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