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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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West Jefferson - Public Art409 viewsOne of the murals painted on the sides of buildings in West Jefferson. Photo by Jeff Weaver, June 3, 2007.
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arraratriver.jpg408 viewsThis circa 1920 postcard shows the Sulphur Springs on the Arrarat River near Mount Airy, NC.
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Laurel Springs - Myers Motor Court408 viewsThis postcard of a motel is from the 1950s.
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Grassy Creek - Corn Field407 viewsOnce common in Ashe and surrounding counties, agricultural land is surrendering to christmas trees and resort development. This example of a corn field was shot on Grassy Creek on July 18, 2007 by Jeff Weaver.
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windfallfall.jpg406 viewsThis fall view was taken from the top of the Windfall, Ashe County, NC in October 1980 by Jeff Weaver
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devilsgarden.jpg406 viewsThis is from a 1950/1960 postcard.
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pics 206.jpg405 viewsThis photo shows a wide shot of the cemetery at Baptist Chapel Church. Photo October 4, 2006 by Jeff Weaver.
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pics 155~0.jpg405 viewsThis mural celebrates the region's musical heritage. Photo by Jeff Weaver, July 1, 2007.
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Doughton Park - Bluff's Coffee Shop404 viewsThis is a 1950s postcard view of the Bluff's Coffee Shop in the Doughton State Park along the Blue Ridge Parkway.
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Horse Creek - Sabbath Home Baptist Church403 viewsPhoto July 6, 2007 by Jeff Weaver
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Picture 082.jpg402 viewsPhoto April 30, 2006 by Jeff Weaver.
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Picture 094.jpg401 viewsThe congregation which meets here is the oldest in Ashe County, having been established in 1785. Photo April 30, 2006 by Jeff Weaver.
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