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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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newhopemethch2.jpg359 viewsPhoto by Jeff Weaver 2003.
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100_1685.jpg359 viewsThis lodge was established in 1872. Photo April 23, 2006 by Jeff Weaver.
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richlandsbarite.jpg359 viewsThis is a circa 1905 photo of the Pittsburg Baryta and Milling Corporation's facility at Richlands, Tazewell County, VA.
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pics 084.jpg359 viewsOrganized in 1793, this is the oldest congregation in Tazewell County, VA. This is their third building. It is located a few miles west of Tazewell on the north side of US 460. The church's web presence may be found here. Photo September 20, 2006 by Jeff Weaver.
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100_1874.jpg359 viewsPhoto November 10, 2006 by Jeff Weaver.
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Rocky Hollow - Barn and Silo359 viewsOnce common, many are in disrepair. Note the tree growing out of the silo. Photo by Jeff Weaver, June 8, 2007.
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tazewellmain1907.jpg358 viewsThis view of Main Street was taken in 1907. Compare to the 1957 view.
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Picture 086.jpg358 viewsPhoto May 2, 2006 by Jeff Weaver.
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pocamine1908.jpg358 viewsThis 1908 postcard shows the entry way for a mine in Pocahontas, Virginia.
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100_1838.jpg358 viewsPhoto November 1, 2006 by Jeff Weaver.
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Damascus - Whitetop Falls358 viewsThis is from a circa 1910 postcard.
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Grayson Highlands State Park - Dancing358 viewsPhoto September 29, 2007 by Jeff Weaver
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