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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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000_0708.JPG573 viewsLocated across the street from Rite Aid Drug, this photo was taken in June 2005 by Jeff Weaver.
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Saltville - Lower Well Fields573 viewsThis January 29, 2007 photo by Don Smith dsmith1043@comcast.net shows the lower well fields frozen over.
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thomasabijah1.jpg572 viewsPhoto by Scott Trent
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000_0704.JPG572 viewsPhoto by Jeff Weaver, June 2005.
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CHURCHANDSCHOOL290.jpg572 viewsThis view from inside the Preston House was taken in February 1976. Photo courtesy of Don Smith dsmith1043@comcast.net
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elizcem6.jpg571 viewsThis is the grave marker for Mary T. Headen, born July 20, 1821, and died May 2, 1888. Note the crack in the base of the stone. The building in the background is the Saltville Elementary School. Photo by Jeff Weaver winter 2003.
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Saltville - Railroad Bridge Over the North Fork of Holston River571 viewsPhoto May 2007 by Jerry W. Catron.
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smythch1907.jpg570 viewsThis image is from a 1907 postcard.
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Saltville - Francis Preston House570 viewsFIREPLACE IN THE PRESTON HOUSE / SALTVILLE, VA. / FEBRUARY 1976. Courtesy of Don Smith dsmith1043@comcast.net
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cornmarion2.jpg569 viewsThis 1940 photograph is from the collection of the Library of Congress.
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elizcem5.jpg568 viewsPhoto by Jeff Weaver, winter 2003.
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saltvillerailcar.jpg568 viewsThis photo dates from the mid-20th century.
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