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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 - Smyth County, VA
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COMMUNITYCHESTDRIVE1962001.jpg1188 viewsTHESE PEOPLE ARE REPRESENTING THE OLIN DEPARTMENTS THAT GAVE 100% IN THE 1962 COMMUNITY CHEST DRIVE.

THEY ARE, FROM LEFT, CHUB ARNOLD, JOHN HENRY SHORTT, VIVIAN COOPER, HAZEL WADDELL, ROY PULLIG, HAZEL FRYE,
SYLVESTER CRABTREE, AND ALBERT WORLEY.

SALTVILLE PROGRESS PHOTO. Courtesy of Don Smith dsmith1043@comcast.net
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applesatchilhowie.jpg1188 viewsThis 1950 photo shows women processing apples at Bonham Brothers.
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Saltville - Collegians1188 viewsBEACH MUSIC WITH THE COLLEGIANS / SALTVILLE LABOR DAY WEEKEND / SEPT. 1, 2007. Photo courtesy of Don Smith dsmith1043@comcast.net
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JULY17JAM012.jpg1185 viewsThis is Emily and Martha Spencer. Photo July 17, 2006 by Don Smith dsmith1043@comcast.net
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laurelvalleych.jpg1182 viewsLocated near Konnarock, Smyth County, VA, this log church is a popular site for weddings. Photo by Jeff Weaver, summer 2003. Update: This church suffered minor fire damage on February 17, 2006.
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wellfields51973.jpg1182 viewsTHE PONDS WERE LOW AND LOOKING RAGGED FROM ABOVE IN MAY OF '73. NOTICE THE SMALL PONDS WHERE THE SOFTBALL FIELD IS NOW LOCATED. THERE IS AN OLD WELL HEAD CLOSE TO SECOND BASE ON THE SOFTBALL FIELD. WE UNCOVERED IT IN 1978 WHEN WE GRADED FOR THE SOFTBALL FIELD. IT WAS COVERED BY A SQUARE PLATE. WE DROPPED ROCKS DOWN THE PIPE AND HEARD SPLASHES. WE PUT THE PLATE BACK OVER IT...COVERED IT AND FINISHED THE FIELD. NO BIG DEAL. Courtesy of Don Smith dsmith1043@comcast.net
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pics 151.jpg1181 viewsThis is a shot of Fairwood Road on September 27, 2006 by Jeff Weaver.
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Saltville - Mathieon Alkali Works Hospital1181 viewsThis image is from the cover of the 1927 Alkalite. The hospital was located in the upper floor of the Mathieson Alkali Works General Store.
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100_1320.jpg1179 viewsOrganized in 1776, Royal Oak Presbyterian is the second oldest church in Smyth County, VA. Photo March 22, 2006 by Jeff Weaver
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100_1356.jpg1178 viewsPhoto by Jeff Weaver March 28, 2006.
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100_1357.jpg1165 viewsPhoto March 28, 2006 by Jeff Weaver
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Rich Valley - Clear's Store1165 viewsSubject: "BIG BOY" CLEAR'S STORE / RICH VALLEY AREA OF SMYTH COUNTY, VIRGINIA / NOVEMBER 1972. Courtesy of Don Smith dsmith1043@comcast.net
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