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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 - Alleghany County, NC
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charlesmotel.jpg341 viewsThis is from a 1950s era postcard.
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Cumberland Knob - View of Stone Mountain340 viewsPhoto by Jeff Weaver, May 20, 2007.
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alleflag.jpg338 viewsThis flag was adopted by the county for the nation's bicentennial.
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pics 031.jpg338 viewsThis September 10, 2006 photo by Jeff Weaver shows the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church (African-American).
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pics 166.jpg337 viewsPetty died while serving in the 42nd Infantry Division on September 12, 1918, while serving in World War I. This gravemaker is located in the Piney Creek Methodist Church Cemetery and was photographed on September 27, 2006 by Jeff Weaver.
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SavannahUnitedMethodistChurch.jpg335 viewsCourtesy of Carol Lindamood circuitrider@tcia.net
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pics 023.jpg335 viewsPhoto September 10, 2006 by Jeff Weaver. This view shows the mountains over in Ashe County from the Cranberry Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.
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pics 029.jpg334 viewsThis is the grave marker for Nancy Maxwell (1845-1920), which has unfortunately been broken. Photo September 10, 2006 by Jeff Weaver.
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Cumberland Knob - View into Surry County334 viewsPhoto by Jeff Weaver May 20, 2007.
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Sparta - Sparta Presbyterian Church334 viewsThe Sparta Presbyterian Church was established in 1900 as Carson Memorial Presbyterian Church. The name was changed about 1952. Photo June 26, 2007 by Jeff Weaver.
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Twin Oaks -Shiloh United Methodist Church334 viewsShiloh Methodist Church was established in 1838. The first building served as the Alleghany County Court House during the Civil War and until 1868. Photo June 27, 2007 by Jeff Weaver.
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pics 020~0.jpg332 viewsPhoto September 10, 2006 by Jeff Weaver.
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