Most viewed - Virginia Counties
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marioncollegemayday1967.jpg1211 viewsThis is the 1967 May Day Court.
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pulaski1.jpg1209 viewsThis postcard notes a copyright of 1907.
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malletwreck.jpg1209 viewsThis post card is circa 1910.
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Intersection107and91June1964(2).jpg1208 viewsThis photo was taken June 1, 1964. Courtesy of Don Smith dsmith1043@comcast.net
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Rich Valley - Old Rich Valley Road1207 viewsOld Rich Valley Road, January 10, 2010. Courtesy of Don Smith.
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Chilhowie - Tate House1206 viewsLocated on Old Stage Road. This photo by Jeff Weaver, June 19, 2007.
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100_1383.jpg1203 viewsPhoto by Jeff Weaver, March 31, 2006.
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100_1626.jpg1201 viewsThis is the grave marker for James F. Wolfe, B. July 12, 1837 and D. October 29, 1862. It is unusual in that it is a metal marker. Photo April 23, 2006 by Jeff Weaver.
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Foster Falls - Foster Falls Furnance.1200 viewsFoster Falls Furnace, Foster Falls, VA., Wythe Co.
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"For most of the 19th century, the mineral-rich New River Valley supported great industrial activity. Iron ore mines in the valley supplied the raw materials for dozens of iron furnaces and forges and the iron business became a major force in the regional economy. By the turn of the century how3ever, changes in technology and a depletion of the natural resources necessary for iron production had forced most of the furnaces out of business.
Foster Falls Furnace was built in 1880-81 by the Foster Falls Mining and Manufacturing Co. The furnace, described as an open top cold blast operation was run by water power from the New River and produced pig iron to the tune of 12 tons per day. Raw iron ore was transported to the furnace from mines in the Red Hill area of Wythe County aboard narrowguage railroads called "dinky" trains. The finished product was shipped to markets in St. Louis, Baltimore, and Cincinnati. At its peak, the furnace employed between 70 and 80 people.
In 1899 the furnace was sold to Virginia Iron Coal and Coke Co. and converted to a steam powered operation, increasing its production capacity. During Virginia Iron Coal and Coke ownership of the furnace, over 100 company owned homes were built in the vicinity to house its employees. The
Foster Falls Furnace operated until 1914, when a devastating flood destroyed the dinky train bridge over New River, cutting the supply of iron ore from the mines."--sign located on the site by the Virginia State Parks & Recreation Dept.
Photo by Shawn Dunford, courtesy of David Arnold david.arnold@adelphia.net
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TOWNTELEAPRIL1968099.jpg1198 viewsThis April 1968 telephoto shot shows five Norfolk & Western diesel engines in Saltville and other railroad stock, as well as a view of West Main Street. Photo courtesy of Don Smith dsmith1043@comcast.net
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Graham's Forge - Graham's Forge Building1198 viewsPhoto by Shawn Dunford, courtesy of David Arnold david.arnold@adelphia.net
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4thavenue1908.jpg1197 viewsThis is a 1908 postcard scene of a residential section of Wytheville.
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