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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 - New River Valley People
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spencerbrothers.jpg904 viewsSpencer brothers: Charles Enoch, Victor Franklin, William Glen. Courtesy of Eleanor Jo Cox ejcox@naxs.com
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spencersharvest.jpg904 viewsGlen, Victor, and Bud Spencer harvesting grain. Uncle Blake couldn't see well enough to recognize the fourth man. Courtesy of Eleanor Jo Cox ejcox@naxs.com
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drucillablevins.jpg904 viewsDaughter of Melvin C. Sturgill and Celia Pennington, 1st wife of Henry C. Blevins. Lived at Konnarock, Smyth County, VA. Photo courtesy of Mary C. Blevins mcblevins@smyth.net
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David,Nancy,Neilie,ElizaFisher.jpg904 viewsPhoto courtesy of John Shumate theshumates@comcast.net
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taylorfrench.jpg903 viewsFRENCH TAYLOR WAS THE MINISTER AT THE MADAM RUSSELL CHURCH IN SALTVILLE, VA. FROM 1946-1950. Courtesy of Don Smithdsmith1043@comcast.net
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Smith, Mike903 viewsMIKE SMITH AND HIS 1951 FORD / SALTVILLE, VA. / 1958. Courtesy of Don Smith dsmith1043@comcast.net
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Dunham, M. S.902 viewsM. S. DUNHAM CAME TO SALTVILLE FROM TITUSVILLE, PA. IN 1902 TO WORK AT THE MATHIESON ALKALI WORKS. HE HAD BEEN AN OIL DRILLER IN PENNSYLVANIA.

HE WAS PLACED IN CHARGE OF THE MAWX BRINE WELLS AND ROAD SUPERVISION. HE BECAME ONE OF SALTVILLE'S MOST PROMINENT CITIZENS AND WAS ACTIVE IN THE COMMUNITY. HE ALSO SERVED AS MAYOR.

HE LIVED ON WEST MAIN STREET ACROSS FROM THE 1905 SALTVILLE HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING WHERE THE SALTVILLE MEDICAL CENTER IS NOW LOCATED. HE DIED ON AUGUST 25, 1946.

THE HOUSE IS STILL IN THE DUNHAM FAMILY.

PHOTO - DUNHAM COLLECTION. Courtesy of Don Smithdsmith1043@comcast.net
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Jonas_WesleyNoah_Robert_Parks.JPG901 viewsCourtesy of Joy Poston and Chrissie A. Peters.
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Rosamond_Ann_Parks_2,_Flat.JPG901 viewsThis picture of Rosamond Ann "Rozzie" Parks Parks came to me from Joy, but also from my aunt, Lena Anderson Osborne. She was married to David Fleming Parks. Courtesy of Chrissie A. Peters.
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Kilby, Nelson899 viewsCourtesy of RHamilton@allstate.com
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stuartethel.jpg898 viewsEthel Rebecca Owen Stuart (1908-?) was the daughter of Luther Winfield Owen and Myrtle Francis. She married Reeves Washington Stuart, son of Calvin Poindexter Stuart and Tamsey Brinegar.
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