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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.


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Grassy Creek - Recently Restored House483 viewsAn example of mountain vernacular architecture is presented ere for your consideration. This house is fairly typical of the late 19th and early 20th century farm house style. Photo by Jeff Weaver, June 26, 2007.
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South Holston Lake - Snapp's Fence483 viewsIN NORMAL TIMES...THE FENCE CROSSING THE HOLLOW WAS A GOOD SPOT FOR CATCHING CRAPPIE. NOT NOW. Courtesy of Don Smithdsmith1043@comcast.net

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mouthofwilsonbaptist.jpg482 viewsPhoto by Jeff Weaver, May 2005.
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taylorsvalleydepot.jpg482 viewsFrom an early 20th century photograph.
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100_1431.jpg481 viewsPhoto by Jeff Weaver, April 2, 2006.
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100_1647.jpg481 viewsPhoto April 23, 2006 by Jeff Weaver.
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100_1666.jpg481 viewsPhoto by Jeff Weaver, April 23, 2006.
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june2006pic 028.jpg481 viewsPhoto June 10, 2006 by Jeff Weaver.
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pics 232~0.jpg480 viewsPhoto October 8, 2006 by Jeff Weaver.
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dixiepottery.jpg480 viewsThis 1960s promotional postcard shows the shopping mecca - Dixie Pottery. Their facility has greatly expanded since this aerial shot was taken.
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wheelerboatdock.jpg480 viewsThis July 1973 aerial photo is courtesy of Don Smith dsmith1043@comcast.net
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Alvarado - Confluence of the South and Middle Forks of Holsyon480 viewsCONFLUENCE OF THE MIDDLE AND SOUTH FORKS OF THE HOLSTON RIVER NEAR ALVARADO, VIRGINIA. THE MIDDLE FORK IS IN THE FOREGROUND WITH THE SOUTH FORK COMING IN FROM THE TOP OF THE PICTURE. THIS IS AT THE HEADWATERS OF SOUTH HOLSTON LAKE. THE PICTURE WAS TAKEN FROM THE CREEPER TRAIL WHICH CROSSES THE RIVER ON THE OLD VIRGINIA CREEPER RAILROAD TRESTLE. AS YOU CAN SEE, THE WATER LEVELS ARE QUITE LOW. Courtesy of Don Smithdsmith1043@comcast.net
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