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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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Wolf Knob - Flame Azalea924 viewsFlame Azalea or honeysuckle as it is commonly called in this part of the world, is shown in this photograph taken in late spring 2005 on Wolf Knob Road, Grayson County, Virginia. Photographer -- Jeff Weaver
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000_0017.jpg924 viewsLocated on Lee Highway, (US 11) in Chilhowie, Virginia. Photo by Jeff Weaver, February 2006.
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Saltville - Baseball Tonight924 viewsTHE 4TH OF JULY PARADE / SALTVILLE, VIRGINIA / 1950. Courtesy of Don Smithdsmith1043@comcast.net
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100_1324.jpg923 viewsOrganized in 1845, this photo by Jeff Weaver, March 22, 2006.
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mtolivetchurch.jpg923 viewsThis is Mount Olivet Freewill Baptist Church circa 1935-1951. It was also used as a one room school. The church is located on Dry Fork Road outside of Chilhowie. It has been remoled into a home. Abe and Sibby Jones donated land for the church. Courtesy of Mary C. Blevins mcblevins@smyth.net
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DUNHAMS31FORD.jpg923 viewsMYRL DUNHAM'S 1931 FORD ROADSTER WEST MAIN STREET / SALTVILLE, VA. / APRIL 1956

MYRL DUNHAM PHOTO. Courtesy of Don Smith dsnmith1943@cmcast.net


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Wytheville - Fish Hatchery923 viewsThis is a 1922 postcard view.
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cabincrk.jpg922 viewsPhoto by Jeff Weaver, spring 2003.
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crossroadspbc.jpg922 viewsPhoto by Jeff Weaver, May 2005.
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000_0051.jpg922 viewsGeneral view of the newer part of Elizabeth Cemetery, Saltville, Virginia.
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Saltville - Saltville High School Demolition922 viewsRAZING OF THE 1925 SALTVILLE HIGH SCHOOL / SALTVILLE, VA. / JULY 1967

EYE OPENER...THE 1905 SALTVILLE HIGH LASTED 20 YEARS...THE 1925 SALTVILLE HIGH LASTED 32 YEARS...THE PRESENT R. B. WORTHY / NORTHWOOD HIGH IS STILL GOING AT 50 YEARS. Courtesy of Don Smith dsmith1034@comcast.net

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arcadiacover.jpg921 viewsFor those who might be interested, I have authored a photo history of Saltville, Virginia, published by Arcadia Publishing. This book contains historical photos of Saltville NOT included in this website, as well as some text to very briefly explain the history of this town. If you are interested it is due to be released on May 10, 2006.
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