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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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Independence - 1908 Grayson County Court House303 viewsPhoto by Jeff Weaver, June 8, 2007.Jun 08, 2007
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Rocky Hollow - Barn and Silo327 viewsOnce common, many are in disrepair. Note the tree growing out of the silo. Photo by Jeff Weaver, June 8, 2007.Jun 08, 2007
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Konnarock - Entrance to Grindstone Campground566 viewsThis fantastically beautiful camp ground is popular with locals. Photo by Jeff Weaver, June 8, 2007.Jun 08, 2007
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Rocky Hollow - Log Shed351 viewsNote the hand hewn and dove-tail construction of this shed. Photo by Jeff Weaver, June 8, 2007.Jun 08, 2007
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Rocky Hollow - Rocky Hollow Road307 viewsPhoto by Jeff Weaver, June 8, 2007.Jun 08, 2007
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Rocky Hollow - Hemlock Lane308 viewsWonder what is at the end of this lane? Photo by Jeff Weaver, June 8, 2007.Jun 08, 2007
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Rocky Hollow - Moo Cow334 viewsThis cow headed to a wooded section of the lot she was confined to on this hot early June day. Photo by Jeff Weaver June 8, 2007.Jun 08, 2007
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Gold Hill - Making Hay297 viewsAnother shot of hay operations at Gold Hill. Cattle raising is still an important agricultural pursuit in the New River valley. Photo by Jeff Weaver, June 8, 2007.Jun 08, 2007
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Mouth of Wilson - The Round House548 viewsThis house was built by Dan Idol in 1874. Although called the Round House it is actually octagonal. There was a mini-craze for octagonal houses in the mid-19th century. This is apparently the only one in Grayson County. Photo by Jeff Weaver, June 8, 2007.Jun 08, 2007
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Mouth of Wilson - Round House Road348 viewsOne of the many dirt roads which still dot the Grayson County countryside. Photo by Jeff Weaver, June 8, 2007.Jun 08, 2007
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pics 052.jpg361 viewsHalsey's Farm service is the place where farmers in Western Grayson County buy fertilize and other farm supplies. The Halseys also operate a large dairy operation. Photo by Jeff Weaver, June 8, 2007.Jun 08, 2007
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Gold Hill - Gold Hill Baptist Church307 viewsThis is a relatively new meeting house for this congregation. A photo of the old building maybe found elsewhere on this website. Click here for a survey of the New Gold Hill Cemetery Photo by Jeff Weaver, June 8, 2007.Jun 08, 2007
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