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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 - North Carolina Counties
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100_1591.jpg759 viewsThis image was taken from the Piney Creek Low Water Bridge. The land on the right is in Alleghany County, while that on the left is in Ashe County. The right bank of the river is the county line. Photo by Jeff Weaver, April 16, 2006.
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Weaver's Ford - Nathan Phipps gravestone758 viewsThis grave is in New River Baptist Church Cemetery. Photo July 18, 2007 by Jeff Weaver.
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Todd - Todd Mercantile758 viewsThis picture is of the Todd Mercantile. To my understanding it was owned and operated by my great grandfather David Cyrus Howell and his partner Mr. Cox. This building is still standing and slightly altered. (just across from the Todd General Store. To the right is the Todd General Store owner's house. This picture is also from the about the 1910's.Courtesy of Paul Howelldocnpaul@bellsouth.net
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mtairyshack.jpg757 viewsThis image is shown on an early 20th century postcard.
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pics 202.jpg756 viewsThis is the grave marker for James Blevins. Photo October 4, 2006 by Jeff Weaver.
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vchs.jpg754 viewsLocated exactly on the Virginia/North Carolina Stateline, this is a ca. 1915 photograph of the Virginia Carolina High School.
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daviscem2.jpg752 viewsCourtesy of Jcamel232002
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pics 014.jpg752 viewsPhoto September 10, 2006 by Jeff Weaver.
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pics 093~0.jpg751 viewsThis photo taken by Jeff Weaver, spring, 2006.
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wilkesborogradedschool.jpg751 viewsThis ca. 1915 postcard shows the graded school at Wilkesboro, North Carolina.
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wolfden.jpg750 viewsThis is a photo of the Wolf Den in present day Watauga County. This is the location of the Ben Cleveland - William Riddle Affair in the American Revolution.
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Horse Creek - Sabbath Home Baptist Church750 viewsPhoto July 6, 2007 by Jeff Weaver
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