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A bird's eye view of the Greenbrier River in Greenbrier County, W. Va.

1. Along Greenbrier River South of Lewisburg, Route W. Va. 54

IDNO:
053420
Title:
Along Greenbrier River South of Lewisburg, Route W. Va. 54
Date:
undated
Description:
A bird's eye view of the Greenbrier River in Greenbrier County, W. Va.
A bird's eye view looking down over the Greenbrier River toward Marlinton, W. Va.

2. Greenbrier River at Marlinton, Route U. S. 219

IDNO:
053419
Title:
Greenbrier River at Marlinton, Route U. S. 219
Date:
undated
Description:
A bird's eye view looking down over the Greenbrier River toward Marlinton, W. Va.
A boy and girl share an inner tube while floating in the waters, also known as Greenbrier Springs, which is located off of the Greenbrier River. Subjects unidentified.

3. Children Swimming in Barger Springs, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051586
Title:
Children Swimming in Barger Springs, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
A boy and girl share an inner tube while floating in the waters, also known as Greenbrier Springs, which is located off of the Greenbrier River. Subjects unidentified.
A young woman holds her son up in the water. Barger Springs, also known as Greenbrier Springs, is located along the Greenbrier River.

4. Mother and Child Swimming at Barger Springs, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051585
Title:
Mother and Child Swimming at Barger Springs, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
A young woman holds her son up in the water. Barger Springs, also known as Greenbrier Springs, is located along the Greenbrier River.
The two unidentified men walk a horse through what is also known as Greenbrier Springs. The springs are located along the Greenbrier River.

5. Two Men Lead a Horse through Barger Springs, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051584
Title:
Two Men Lead a Horse through Barger Springs, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The two unidentified men walk a horse through what is also known as Greenbrier Springs. The springs are located along the Greenbrier River.
A young, unidentified boy floats in a tube in what is also known as Greenbrier Springs. The springs are located along the Greenbrier River.

6. Boy Swimming in Barger Springs, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051583
Title:
Boy Swimming in Barger Springs, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
A young, unidentified boy floats in a tube in what is also known as Greenbrier Springs. The springs are located along the Greenbrier River.
This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.

7. Spruce Island on the Greenbrier River near Durbin, W. Va.

IDNO:
050767
Title:
Spruce Island on the Greenbrier River near Durbin, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910-1930
Description:
This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.
View of the church entrance. The building overlooks Riffes Bottom along the Greenbrier River.

8. River View Freedom Presbyterian Church, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
049397
Title:
River View Freedom Presbyterian Church, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1960
Description:
View of the church entrance. The building overlooks Riffes Bottom along the Greenbrier River.
The church, pictured in the distance between leafless trees, overlooks Riffes Bottom.

9. River View Presbyterian Church on Greenbrier River, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
049396
Title:
River View Presbyterian Church on Greenbrier River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church, pictured in the distance between leafless trees, overlooks Riffes Bottom.
Looking at the mill which was located on the Greenbrier River.

10. Bacon's Grist Mill, Talcott, W. Va.

IDNO:
048977
Title:
Bacon's Grist Mill, Talcott, W. Va.
Date:
1920
Description:
Looking at the mill which was located on the Greenbrier River.
Probably Ferry Boat Landing pictured at the banks of the river.

11. Mouth of Greenbrier River, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048404
Title:
Mouth of Greenbrier River, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1925
Description:
Probably Ferry Boat Landing pictured at the banks of the river.
Workers scatter across the construction site. Cranes helps lift supplies onto the bridge. A train is pictured on top of the bridge, perhaps bringing in additional supplies.

12. Rebuilding C. & O. Railroad Bridge Over Greenbrier River at Lowell, W. Va.

IDNO:
048323
Title:
Rebuilding C. & O. Railroad Bridge Over Greenbrier River at Lowell, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
Workers scatter across the construction site. Cranes helps lift supplies onto the bridge. A train is pictured on top of the bridge, perhaps bringing in additional supplies.

13. View of the Greenbrier River Winding Through Greenbrier River Valley near Lowell, W. Va.

IDNO:
048317
Title:
View of the Greenbrier River Winding Through Greenbrier River Valley near Lowell, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Aerial photograph looks over the river and banks. There appears to be a bridge being constructed parallel to the railroad bridge already in place.

14. Overlooking the Greenbrier River, Lowell, W. Va.

IDNO:
048091
Title:
Overlooking the Greenbrier River, Lowell, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
Aerial photograph looks over the river and banks. There appears to be a bridge being constructed parallel to the railroad bridge already in place.
A lone automobile travels on the dirt road that runs alongside the river. The Piers are from a Glen Ray Lumber Company construction site where a railroad bridge is in the process of being built.

15. Mouth of Griffith Creek from Greenbrier River, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048089
Title:
Mouth of Griffith Creek from Greenbrier River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1930
Description:
A lone automobile travels on the dirt road that runs alongside the river. The Piers are from a Glen Ray Lumber Company construction site where a railroad bridge is in the process of being built.
View of the river flowing from its mouth.

16. Looking Up Greenbrier River, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048044
Title:
Looking Up Greenbrier River, Summers County, W. Va.
Description:
View of the river flowing from its mouth.
A house is surrounded by the flood waters on all sides.

17. House Surrounded by Greenbrier River Flood Waters, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048043
Title:
House Surrounded by Greenbrier River Flood Waters, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
1977
Description:
A house is surrounded by the flood waters on all sides.
Three houses are pictured mostly under water.

18. Houses Being Submerged by Greenbrier River Flood, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048042
Title:
Houses Being Submerged by Greenbrier River Flood, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
1977
Description:
Three houses are pictured mostly under water.
Gauge at the Willowood Bridge is pictured with water at the "23" mark, probably measuring in feet.

19. Greenbrier River Gauge During a Flood, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048041
Title:
Greenbrier River Gauge During a Flood, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
1977
Description:
Gauge at the Willowood Bridge is pictured with water at the "23" mark, probably measuring in feet.
An unidentified woman standing in knee-high water with her pants rolled up holds her hand out with her thumb up as if signaling for a ride.

20. Woman Attempts to Hitchhike in Greenbrier River Flood Waters, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048040
Title:
Woman Attempts to Hitchhike in Greenbrier River Flood Waters, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1976
Description:
An unidentified woman standing in knee-high water with her pants rolled up holds her hand out with her thumb up as if signaling for a ride.
Flood waters from the Greenbrier River make driving difficult for the car pictured.

21. Car Drives Through Flooded Road in Bellepoint, W. Va.

IDNO:
048038
Title:
Car Drives Through Flooded Road in Bellepoint, W. Va.
Date:
1977
Description:
Flood waters from the Greenbrier River make driving difficult for the car pictured.
View of a submerged street with buildings on either side. Waters reached anExxon station to the right.

22. Greenbrier River Flood Waters Cutting Through Alderson, W. Va.

IDNO:
048036
Title:
Greenbrier River Flood Waters Cutting Through Alderson, W. Va.
Date:
1977
Description:
View of a submerged street with buildings on either side. Waters reached anExxon station to the right.
A shed in the yard behind the house is submerged by the flood waters.

23. Greenbrier River Flood Waters Approach a Home in Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048034
Title:
Greenbrier River Flood Waters Approach a Home in Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
1977
Description:
A shed in the yard behind the house is submerged by the flood waters.
Flood waters creep up the roads in the town.

24. Greenbrier River Flood Passing Through Alderson, W. Va.

IDNO:
048032
Title:
Greenbrier River Flood Passing Through Alderson, W. Va.
Date:
1977
Description:
Flood waters creep up the roads in the town.