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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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100_1666.jpg502 viewsPhoto by Jeff Weaver, April 23, 2006.
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taylorsvalleydepot.jpg502 viewsFrom an early 20th century photograph.
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Meadowview - Camp Wildwood502 viewsThis is a late 1940s era postcard.
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mouthofwilsonbaptist.jpg501 viewsPhoto by Jeff Weaver, May 2005.
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UncoveringtheRev.Warstone.JPG500 viewsLou Kurtz working on uncovering a revolutionary war era grave.
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1baptistgalax.jpg499 viewsFrom a 1920-1930s era postcard
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pics 232~0.jpg499 viewsPhoto October 8, 2006 by Jeff Weaver.
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dixiepottery.jpg499 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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Grassy Creek - Recently Restored House499 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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Alvarado - Confluence of the South and Middle Forks of Holsyon499 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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abingdonpo.jpg498 viewsEarly 20th century post card of the Abingdon, Virginia post office.
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barter2.jpg498 viewsA 1940s era post card depicting Barter Theater, State Theater of Virginia, located in Abingdon, VA.
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