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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.

Corn Valley - Stuart Land and Cattle Company
The Stuart Land and Cattle Company was at one time, and perhaps still is, the largest cattle ranch east of the Mississippi River.  It was founded in the late 19th century by W. A. Stuart, brother of Confederate Major General J. E. B. Stuart.  This December 1975 photo is courtesy of Don Smith [email]dsmith1043@comcast.net[/email]

Corn Valley - Stuart Land and Cattle Company

The Stuart Land and Cattle Company was at one time, and perhaps still is, the largest cattle ranch east of the Mississippi River. It was founded in the late 19th century by W. A. Stuart, brother of Confederate Major General J. E. B. Stuart. This December 1975 photo is courtesy of Don Smith dsmith1043@comcast.net

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