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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 - Virginia Counties
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quarryumc~0.jpg620 viewsPhoto May 4, 2006 by Roger Allison shakerhoo@aol.com
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100_1857.jpg620 viewsThis photo shows Viola Clear (right) speaking with Democratic Senate Candidate Jim Webb at the Democratic Party Rally in Marion on November 4, 2006. Photo by Jeff Weaver.
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100_1875.jpg620 viewsThis building housed the famous Troutdale Dining Room at one time. Photo November 10, 2006 by Jeff Weaver.
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fairwoodlutheran~0.jpg620 viewsFairwood Lutheran Church is shown in the distance in this 1950s postcard.
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Comers Rock - Farmstead620 viewsThis March 21, 2008 photo by Jeff Weaver shows a rather typical farmstead for central Appalachia, a house, barn and other out buildings, and a few cattle. This farm is well maintained.
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plant.jpg619 viewsThis is a sample of alpine flora located on Whitetop Mountain. This image was made of the Smyth county side of the county line by Jeff Weaver, 2003.
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rock.jpg619 viewsThis is an unusual rock formation. Photo by Jeff Weaver, May 2005.
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100_1305.jpg619 viewsMidway Chapel Church located along Highway 107 midway between Saltville and Chilhowie, Virginia. This building was formerly a bank, and a local wag has nicknamed it the First National Church of God. Photo March 22, 2006 by Jeff Weaver
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washingtonmills.jpg619 viewsThis is from a circa 1920 photograph.
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Preston Hill - Dip Dog Stand619 viewsA dip dog is a corn dog. This place is very popular, although I don't personally care for them. Photo July 20, 2007 by Jeff Weaver.
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newrivertrain.jpg618 viewsThis is the New River Train between Galax and Fries. from a 1930s era postcard.
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Saltville and Clinch Mountain618 viewsSaltville and Clinch Mountain after a late spring rain. Photo taken by Don Smith on June 19, 2010 ar 8:55 p.m.
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