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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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whitetopbc.jpg535 viewsPhoto by Jeff Weaver, March 2003
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decorationday~0.jpg535 viewsDecoration Day at Haw Orchard Baptist Church Cemetery is the 2nd Sunday in August. This photo is from 1979 and was taken by Jeff Weaver.
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Major - Fox Creek535 viewsPhoto March 2007 by Jeff Weaver.
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Independence - Fish Trap535 viewsThis is a photo of a fish trap used at one time in New River. It is now on display at the 1908 Grayson County Court House. This Wikipedia Article on Fish Baskets may add more insight Photo May 11, 2007 by Jeff Weaver.
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Independence - Rixey's Market534 viewsRixey's Market is celebrating their 50th anniversary in business in 2007. Rixey's is somewhat of an eccletic place, carrying many groceries, gasoline, plants, and agricultural supplies. Photo June 8, 2007 by Jeff Weaver
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100_1911.jpg533 viewsThis photo is of the FAA communication facility at the summit of Whitetop Mountain. Photo by Jeff Weaver, December 6, 2006.
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Bridle Creek - New River533 viewsThis photo shows ice in New River in February 2007. Photo by Jeff Weaver.
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Grayson Highlands State Park - Mount Rogers Ramblers533 viewsPhoto September 29, 2007 by Jeff Weaver
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Old_Clerk_s_Office_sign.JPG532 viewsCourtesy of Carol Lindamood circuitrider@tcia.net
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100_1831.jpg531 viewsPhoto November 1, 2006 by Jeff Weaver.
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Elk Creek - View of Point Lookout Mountain531 viewsPoint Lookout Mt. view from Elk Creek, Grayson. Photo by David Arnold [email]david-arnold2comcast.net[/email]
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washmills1914.jpg530 viewsThis is from a 1914 postcard.
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