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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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taylorsvalleydepot.jpg496 viewsFrom an early 20th century photograph.
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Meadowview - Camp Wildwood496 viewsThis is a late 1940s era postcard.
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100_1301.jpg494 viewsA congregation met in this building a few years ago with the name of Evergreen Baptist Church. Photo March 19, 2006, by Jeff Weaver
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wheelerboatdock.jpg494 viewsThis July 1973 aerial photo is courtesy of Don Smith dsmith1043@comcast.net
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South Holston Lake - Snapp's Fence494 viewsIN NORMAL TIMES...THE FENCE CROSSING THE HOLLOW WAS A GOOD SPOT FOR CATCHING CRAPPIE. NOT NOW. Courtesy of Don Smithdsmith1043@comcast.net

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abingdonpo.jpg493 viewsEarly 20th century post card of the Abingdon, Virginia post office.
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barter1945.jpg492 viewsThis is a circa 1945 view. The theater, the state theater of Virginia, was established in 1933.
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abingdonbranch1.jpg492 viewsAnother scenic view from the 1920s probably near Damascus.
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pics 232~0.jpg492 viewsPhoto October 8, 2006 by Jeff Weaver.
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dixiepottery.jpg492 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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barter2.jpg491 viewsA 1940s era post card depicting Barter Theater, State Theater of Virginia, located in Abingdon, VA.
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Tumbling Cove - Clinch Mountain Wildlife Management Area490 viewsPhoto by Jeff Weaver, March 30, 2007.
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