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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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budspen.jpg1478 viewsThis is a photo of Bud Spencer flat-footin' it at one of the Whitetop Music festivals in the 1930s. He was the son of William Spencer and Mahala "Alia" Weaver.Jan 24, 2006
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SarahWelchandJasperNelson.jpg1148 viewsCourtesy of Carol Lindamood circuitrider@tcia.netJan 24, 2006
JerryFHuttonandHettieMaudeNelsonHutton.jpg
JerryFHuttonandHettieMaudeNelsonHutton.jpg1161 viewsCourtesy of Carol Lindamood circuitrider@tcia.netJan 24, 2006
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washch.jpg268 viewsFrom a 1920s era postcardJan 24, 2006
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maybrymill.jpg798 viewsThis is a depression era photo of the Maybry Mill in Floyd County, VA.Jan 24, 2006
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Brinegar Cabin893 viewsThe Brinegar Cabin, built in 1884 by Martin Brinegar, is very near Doughton State Park in Alleghany County, North Carolina, however, this cabin is on the side of the Blue Ridge precipice in Wilkes County, NC. This photo is from 1959. From the collections of the Library of Congress.Jan 24, 2006
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Bridle Creek - Bridle Creek United Methodist Church695 viewsPhoto by Jeff Weaver May 2005.Jan 24, 2006
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Independence - Independence United Methodist Church557 viewsPhoto by Jeff Weaver May 2005.Jan 24, 2006
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000_0665.JPG628 viewsPhoto by Jeff Weaver, May 2005.Jan 24, 2006
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rock.jpg427 viewsThis is an unusual rock formation. Photo by Jeff Weaver, May 2005.Jan 24, 2006
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coxfortsite.jpg560 viewsThis is the site of the Cox's Fort during the American Revolution. The New River is in the foreground. Photo by Jeff Weaver, May 2005.Jan 24, 2006
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WolfKnob - Estil Sturgill's Barn769 viewsThis barn is located on the former farm of James Estil Sturgill. Photo by Jeff Weaver, May 2005.Jan 24, 2006
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