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Martha Henkel
Martha Henkel always said “I loved my babies.” After delivering over 1500 of them, its apparent she did.
Martha came to New Market in 1923 with her husband Stuart. She had grown up in Philadelphia and was trained as a nurse . In New Market she…
Martha came to New Market in 1923 with her husband Stuart. She had grown up in Philadelphia and was trained as a nurse . In New Market she…
Reformation Lutheran Church
Photograph of Reformation Lutheran Church located in New Market Virginia. The picture was featured on a dedication program for the newly constructed church which was held on June 17, 1956.
Bachelor Girls Club
This photograph shows the members of New Market’s “Bachelor Girls Club.” It was most likely taken sometime between 1870 and 1890.
Almost nothing is known about this organization. After the Civil War the male population in the South had been…
Almost nothing is known about this organization. After the Civil War the male population in the South had been…
Henkel Educational Print
A vast majority of European immigrants who came to Shenandoah County had a strong German background. With them came the Lutheran faith and the strong desire to preserve their heritage.
The Henkel family of New Market built a printing business…
The Henkel family of New Market built a printing business…
Citizens Bank of New Market "Bank of Thrift"
This coin bank was produced in the mid-1920s by the Banker’s Thrift Corporation. The company was known for their production of novelty coin banks. They, and their subsidiaries, were acquired by the Banthrico Corporation in 1931. The new company,…
The Lodges and Entrance House: Endless Caverns, New Market, Virginia
Postcard showing the Lodge and Entrance House at Endless Caverns located near New Market Virginia.
Federal Monument, Fifty Fourth Pennsylvania Infantry
Postcard showing the 54th PA Infantry Monument located on the New Market Battlefield.