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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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Bear Pen School.669 views

whitetopmtn.jpg668 viewsThis view of Whitetop Mountain taken from Whitetop Village, spring 2003.

Chilhowie Town Hall668 viewsTown Hall in Chilhowie is located on the west side of U.S. 11 (Lee Highway) in the town of Chilhowie. Photo by Jeff Weaver, March 18, 2006.

Grant - Grant United Methodist Church668 viewsPhoto March 31, 2006 by Jeff Weaver.

cascademtnlake.jpg668 viewsThis is from a mid-20th century photograph.

christiansburghs.jpg667 viewsThis is a postcard view of the High School in Christiansburg from the 1920s.

Gold Hill - Flame Azaela or Honeysuckle.666 viewsThis shot was taken on what was originally William Hash's (generally referred to as William Horton Hash) farm near Bridle Creek. Photo May 11, 2007 by Jeff Weaver.

Whitetop - Whitetop Baptist Church666 viewsThis congregation was established in 1848 and was part of the Jefferson Baptist Association, the first missionary baptist association in the area. it joined the New River Baptist Association when it was formed in 1870. Photo June 13, 2007 by Jeff Weaver.

bridleck.jpg665 viewsPhoto taken in the 1930s.

100_1476.jpg665 viewsThis presumed cemetery was located on Fisher's Gap Road South of Galax. It is reported that this is the site of the burial of some Tories killed in a skimish near this site in 1780. Only one was identified as a Hampton from near Baywood. Further information would be appreciated jweaver300@aol.com

Blacksburg - Virginia Polytechnic Institute Entrance Gate665 viewsThis 1910s postcard shows the entrance gate to Virginia Polytechnic Institute in Blacksburg.