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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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100_1320.jpg1146 viewsOrganized in 1776, Royal Oak Presbyterian is the second oldest church in Smyth County, VA. Photo March 22, 2006 by Jeff Weaver
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100_1356.jpg1146 viewsPhoto by Jeff Weaver March 28, 2006.
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edithwilsonbirthplace.jpg1146 viewsEdith Wilson was a native of Wythe County and second wife of President Woodrow Wilson. This is from a 1920s postcard.
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july2006pic 028.jpg1146 viewsPhoto July 22, 2006, showing half of the monument listing the burials in this cemetery. Double click to enlarge to read the names.
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Saltville - Mathieon Alkali Works Hospital1146 viewsThis image is from the cover of the 1927 Alkalite. The hospital was located in the upper floor of the Mathieson Alkali Works General Store.
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Threshing Wheat Early 20th Century1146 views
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ivanhoebev.jpg1145 viewsThis is an early 20th century shot of the village of Ivanhoe.
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strugillje.jpg1145 viewsThis photo was taken in 1914 at Wolf Knob, Grayson county, virginia. Back row, William Sturgill, Lanta Sturgill, Emaline Sturgill; Front row Ersa Dell Sturgill, James Estil Sturgill, holding Guida, Ella Ingram Sturgill, and Cora Sturgill.
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sturgilljoel.jpg1145 viewsSon of Joshua Sturgill and Phoebe Marilda Weaver. Joel died in 1900.
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smithelija.jpg1144 views Lovey Jane Davis, wife of Elijah Smith, daughter of John Davis and Mary Weiss. Lovey was born in Feb. 1849 in Grayson Co., VA and died Nov. 5, 1928 in Ashe Co., NC. Elijah was born July 27, 1842 and died June 7, 1926 in Ashe Co., NC. Courtesy of Bette Nelson bette_nelson@comcast.net
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MarvinRalphDaddy.jpg1144 viewsFrom left to right; Marvin Johnson, Ralph Chapman, and Ira Johnson sitting in the porch swing of Marvin's home on Cedar Branch in Saltville. these men were the husbands of sisters Laura Belle, Evelyn and Edna Ruth Davidson. This was the former home of Rosser K.
Davidson. Courtesy of Lesa Long ladygwenhwyvar@hotmail.com
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millongalaxline.jpg1144 viewsThis photo is from the early 20th century.
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