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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 - Ashe County, NC
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Todd - Todd Mercantile684 viewsThis picture is of the Todd Mercantile. To my understanding it was owned and operated by my great grandfather David Cyrus Howell and his partner Mr. Cox. This building is still standing and slightly altered. (just across from the Todd General Store. To the right is the Todd General Store owner's house. This picture is also from the about the 1910's.Courtesy of Paul Howelldocnpaul@bellsouth.net
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Mountain View Church Sign.jpg683 viewsPhoto courtesy of Carole Eastridge Waters.
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vchs.jpg682 viewsLocated exactly on the Virginia/North Carolina Stateline, this is a ca. 1915 photograph of the Virginia Carolina High School.
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Warrensville - Warrensville Baptist Church682 viewsPhoto April 18, 2007 by Jeff Weaver
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Smethport - Smethport United Methodist Church681 viewsPhoto by Jeff Weaver, April 18, 2007.
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Lansing - Quilt on a Barn679 viewsPhoto by Jeff Weaver, May 6, 2007
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june2006pic 035.jpg678 viewsPhoto by Jeff Weaver, June 10, 2006. Chrissie Peters is sitting holding the kitten. Patti Weaver in the blue shirt is standing.
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chestnuthillbc.jpg677 viewsPhoto May 3, 2006 by Jeff Weaver.
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greenechapel.jpg677 viewsPhoto May 3, 2006 by Jeff Weaver. This church is sometimes called Howell Hill Baptist Church.
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chhillmethodist.jpg676 viewsEstablished in 1887. Photo May 3, 2006 by Jeff Weaver.
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Jefferson - Mount Paddy Church of Christ in Christian Union676 viewsPhoto April 18, 2007 by Jeff Weaver
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mtviewmeth.jpg675 viewsThis photo is courtesy of Carole Eastridge Waters.
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