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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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cclincolnresidence.jpg774 viewsThis is from a 1930-45 era postcard.
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saltvilleair.jpg773 viewsThis view is from ca. 1920.
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marionmain1930s.jpg772 viewsThis is a 1930s postcard showing Main Street in Marion, Va.
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Konnarock - Entrance to Grindstone Campground772 viewsThis fantastically beautiful camp ground is popular with locals. Photo by Jeff Weaver, June 8, 2007.
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elizcem6.jpg771 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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saltville1920view.jpg771 viewsThis is a from a 1920 postmarked postcard.
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Rich Valley - Girls Basketball Team771 viewsThis is the 1946 Rich Valley High School Girls Basketball Team.
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Konnarock - Jefferson National Forest771 viewsThis June 3, 2007 photo shows part of the Jefferson National Forest.
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battleofsaltville.jpg770 viewsThis is an artistist impression of the Battle of Saltville, October 2, 1864.
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Chatham Hill - Bethel Cemetery770 viewsLOOKING NORTH FROM THE OLD BETHEL CHURCH YARD CEMETERY AT CHATHAM HILL, VA.

FEBRUARY 10, 2007. Courtesy of Don Smith dsmith1043@comcast.net


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bonhambroscattle.jpg769 viewsThis is from a 1940s photograph. J. B. Bonham, Sr. is seen in the photo.
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Allison Gap - Rock Formation769 viewsUpper ledge of Price sandstone, Allison Gap (D 77). Abingdon quadrangle. Virginia. No date. but circa1910.

Image from the U.S. Geological Survey.
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