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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.

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Noah Webster627 viewsPortrait of Noah Webster (1758-1843) Lexicographer and Political Economist by James Sharpless
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100_1644.jpg626 viewsThis Lime Kiln was photographed on April 23, 2006 by Jeff Weaver. In order to produce lime for agricultural use, limestone was dumped into the top of the furnance and heated. A troll car ran in the enterance at the bottom and pulled out when sufficiently broken down limestone was produced. It was then transferred to wagons and hauled to where needed. This faciility was last used in the 1920s. Information courtesy of Jesse Choate.
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pleasanthgts366.jpg626 viewsThis photo by Don Smith was taken in March 1966. It shows the Pleasant Heights subdivision in its infancy. dsmith1043@comcast.net.
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jctpresby.jpg626 viewsThis is from a 1930-45 era postcard. Click here for their website.
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nw61151992.jpg626 viewsThis May 1992 photo is courtesy of Don Smith dsmith1043@comcast.net.
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bridlecreekacademy2.jpg626 viewsThis photo dates from the first decade of the 20th century.
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Potter, Conley and Myrtle Fae Byers626 viewsThis is a picture of my grandparents Conley Potter and Myrtle Fae Byers. My grandfather was born May 9,1893 at Zionville, Watauga County. His parents were Reuben Potter Jr. and Martha V. Lewis. After moving to Oregon he married Myrtle Fae Byers July 16,1917. Conley Potter died Jan. 29.1961 at Walla Walla, Wa. and he is buried at Fossil, Wheeler Co., Or. Mrytle Fae Byers died Sept. 4,1928 at Wasco Co. Or. and she is buried at Wasco, Or. Courtesy of Izzy izetta815@yahoo.com

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Roaring Gap - Marion Motel626 viewsThis is from a 1950s postcard.
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Marion - Marion Volunteer Fire Department626 viewsPhoto July 10, 2007 by Jeff Weaver.
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Blowing Rock - Country Club626 viewsFrom a 1940s post card.
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100_1609.jpg625 viewsPhoto April 19, 2006 by Jeff Weaver.
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june2006pic 037.jpg625 viewsPhoto June 10, 2006 by Jeff Weaver. This is on "Old" John Hash's farm.
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