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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 - Grayson County and City of Galax, VA
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galax2.jpg671 viewsThis is from a very early 20th century postcard.
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100_1913.jpg671 viewsPhoto by Jeff Weaver, December 6, 2006. These trees and rocks are just a few feet from the summit at 5560 feet.
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100_1999.jpg670 viewsPhoto by Patti Weaver, March 25, 2007
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whitetopmtn.jpg669 viewsThis view of Whitetop Mountain taken from Whitetop Village, spring 2003.
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Grant - Grant United Methodist Church669 viewsPhoto March 31, 2006 by Jeff Weaver.
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Gold Hill - Flame Azaela or Honeysuckle.667 viewsThis shot was taken on what was originally William Hash's (generally referred to as William Horton Hash) farm near Bridle Creek. Photo May 11, 2007 by Jeff Weaver.
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Whitetop - Whitetop Baptist Church667 viewsThis congregation was established in 1848 and was part of the Jefferson Baptist Association, the first missionary baptist association in the area. it joined the New River Baptist Association when it was formed in 1870. Photo June 13, 2007 by Jeff Weaver.
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Elk Creek - Stone's Chapel road667 viewsStone's Chapel Road, Elk Creek District. Photo by Shawn Dunford. Courtesy of David Arnold[emai;]david-arnold@comcast.net{.email]
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bridleck.jpg666 viewsPhoto taken in the 1930s.
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sideviewFlatRockUMC.jpg666 viewsCourtesy of Carol Lindamood circuitrider@tcia.net
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100_1476.jpg666 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.com
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Haw Orchard - Haw Orchard Baptist Church666 viewsPhoto by Jeff Weaver June 13, 2007.
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