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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 - Washington County, VA
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gladeexperimentstation.jpg407 viewsThis mid-20th century aerial view shows the Virginia Tech Agriculture Experiment Station at Glade Spring, Virginia.
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Alvarado - South Fork of Holston River407 viewsSOUTH FORK OF THE HOLSTON / ALVARADO, VA. / 3:40 P. M. / JUNE 12, 2007. Courtesy of Don Smith dsmith1043@comcast.net
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Old Train Station May2004.JPG406 viewsMade famous by O. Winston Link, this is a May 2004 photo of the Green Cove Station. Courtesy of Roxanna rnrgen@aol.com
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kellyschapel1.jpg405 viewsPhoto April 2006 by Jerry W. Catron.
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dixiepottery.jpg404 viewsThis 1960s promotional postcard shows the shopping mecca - Dixie Pottery. Their facility has greatly expanded since this aerial shot was taken.
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Tumbling Creek - Road to the Lake404 viewsThis road lies in the old railroad bed which led to the top of Clinch Mountain. There are numerous switchbacks. It leads to Laurel Bed Lake at the top of Clinch Mountain. Photo July 14, 2007 by Jeff Weaver.
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Church Green Cove, VA.JPG403 viewsThis is a photo of the Green Cove Christian Church, Washington County, VA. Courtesy of Roxanna rnrgen@aol.com
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plasterco2.jpg402 viewsThis is a circa 1905 photo of the Plaster works at Plasterco.
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meadowview.jpg402 viewsThis photo dates to circa 1910.
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Meadowview - Main Street402 viewsSome buildings along Main Street under renovation in Meadowview. Wikipedia has more information on Meadowview. Photo May 23, 2007 by Jeff Weaver.
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abingdonhosp1913.jpg401 viewsFrom a 1913 postcard
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Abingdon - Martha Washington Inn401 viewsElegant, the Martha Washington Inn began life as Francis Preston's home. Click here to read more about it. Photo by Jeff Weaver, May 23, 2007.
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