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1. Greenbrier River and Blankenship Farm, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
014280
Title:
Greenbrier River and Blankenship Farm, Summers County, W. Va.

2. Aerial View of Camp Summers on the Greenbrier River, Near Hinton, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
014986
Title:
Aerial View of Camp Summers on the Greenbrier River, Near Hinton, Summers County, W. Va.
After a long dry summer, drizzling rains dominated the Potomac Highland region for days. By November 4, a severe storm wreaked havoc as the already dampened soils could no longer receive the excessive rains. The waters extended through Avis to Pence Springs near the Hinton, W. Va.Summers, Greenbrier, Mineral, Hampshire, Grant, Hardy, Pendleton, and Tucker counties were all affected by high water and flooding, as well.

3. Mouth of the Flooding Greenbier River in Summers or Greenbrier County, W. Va.

IDNO:
047638
Title:
Mouth of the Flooding Greenbier River in Summers or Greenbrier County, W. Va.
Date:
1985
Description:
After a long dry summer, drizzling rains dominated the Potomac Highland region for days. By November 4, a severe storm wreaked havoc as the already dampened soils could no longer receive the excessive rains. The waters extended through Avis to Pence Springs near the Hinton, W. Va.Summers, Greenbrier, Mineral, Hampshire, Grant, Hardy, Pendleton, and Tucker counties were all affected by high water and flooding, as well.
Piers of Glen Ray Lumber Co. emerging to create Railroad Bridge.

4. Mouth of Griffith Creek near Greenbrier River, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
047910
Title:
Mouth of Griffith Creek near Greenbrier River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1930
Description:
Piers of Glen Ray Lumber Co. emerging to create Railroad Bridge.
Glen Ray Lumber Co.'s construction site for the bridge on Greenbrier River.

5. Railroad Bridge near Alderson, W. Va.

IDNO:
047911
Title:
Railroad Bridge near Alderson, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1906
Description:
Glen Ray Lumber Co.'s construction site for the bridge on Greenbrier River.
Flood waters surge toward the truck as it attempts to make its way across the road.

6. National Guard Truck Caught in Greenbrier River Flood, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
047983
Title:
National Guard Truck Caught in Greenbrier River Flood, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1985
Description:
Flood waters surge toward the truck as it attempts to make its way across the road.
High rising waters cut through wooden structures. Perhaps at one point this was a shed.

7. Greenbrier River Flood, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
047984
Title:
Greenbrier River Flood, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1985
Description:
High rising waters cut through wooden structures. Perhaps at one point this was a shed.
A house in the background is tilted on its side. Tree tops can be seen sticking out of the water.

8. Greenbrier River Flood Damage, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
047985
Title:
Greenbrier River Flood Damage, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1985
Description:
A house in the background is tilted on its side. Tree tops can be seen sticking out of the water.
The two unidentified persons pose beside the river on what is now Route 3 below Alderson, W. Va.

9. A Couple Standing Next to Greenbrier River, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
047987
Title:
A Couple Standing Next to Greenbrier River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1936
Description:
The two unidentified persons pose beside the river on what is now Route 3 below Alderson, W. Va.
Overlooking the valley from a mountaintop view. The river was named by Col. John Lewis in 1751. It flows from Randolph County, through Pocahontas and Monroe counties, and into New River near Hinton, W. Va.

10. Greenbrier River Valley, Talcott, W. Va.

IDNO:
047988
Title:
Greenbrier River Valley, Talcott, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
Overlooking the valley from a mountaintop view. The river was named by Col. John Lewis in 1751. It flows from Randolph County, through Pocahontas and Monroe counties, and into New River near Hinton, W. Va.
Looking down from the bridge at a group of unidentified boys. Just below the bridge is the entry of Howards Creek into Greenbrier River.

11. Greenbrier River at Site of Willow Bridge, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
047989
Title:
Greenbrier River at Site of Willow Bridge, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
Looking down from the bridge at a group of unidentified boys. Just below the bridge is the entry of Howards Creek into Greenbrier River.
Hills pictured in the background to create this picturesque view. Willowood County Club is located to the right of the photo.

12. View of Greenbrier River from Willowood Bridge, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
047990
Title:
View of Greenbrier River from Willowood Bridge, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
Hills pictured in the background to create this picturesque view. Willowood County Club is located to the right of the photo.