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Photograph of four unidentified people crossing the North Fork of the Shenandoah River, near New Market. The people are crossing with a carriage and two horses.

Reproduction of a photograph of four unidentified Caucasian children surrounding a young unidentified African-American woman.

Original held in the collection of Hupp's Hill. Produced by George S. Aldhizer and labeled "Carrie's."

Photograph of the stable for Woodstock Hotel, located on Main Street in Woodstock, Virginia. The hotel's building later became the home of the Walton & Smoot Pharmacy.

Photograph of Frank Racey. Where photograph was taken is unknown.

Letter sent by Shenandoah County resident Christopher Fansler to Mary C. Fansler in August 1863. At the time Christopher, a native of Woodstock VA, was serving in the Confederate Army's 12th Cavalry Regiment and was stationed in Culpeper Virginia.…

The Edinburg Fire Department was founded in 1869. H.H. Riddleberger was captain and Robert Ruby and Green Swann were lieutenants. The department consisted of only a bucket brigade because the city did not have a water system. According to accounts,…

Group photograph of six men. Some are holding axes, while others are holding tool boxes. The men are E.G. Dingledine, Will Wolfe, Bob Zirkle, Frank Wolfe, Phil Bowers, and Newt Zirkle.

Photograph of farm buildings in Strasburg. The photograph is labeled with "E739 03461."

Photograph of Chemstone when it burned down. Fred Stickley is pictured in the bottom left.

In 1805, the Union Fire Company of New Market was formed. Before then, fires were fought by a bucket brigade. In 1846, the Union Fire Company was replaced by the George Washington Fire Company, due to falling apart. The company eventually became the…

Photograph of two unidentified men with a donkey. It is unknown where the photograph was taken.

Stamp-size photograph of an unidentified young woman.

A photograph of Jemima Clark.

In the late 19th century, many traveled to Orkney Springs to benefit from the health spa. Often, those visitors would stay overnight in Mt. Jackson to break up the long trip.

In 1870, the St. Charles Hotel opened its doors to travelers and locals…

Photograph of the home of Christian Shirley, in New Market, Virginia.

Photograph of Elon Linhoss in front of his pharmacy in New Market, Virginia.

Photograph of high school class in New Market, Virginia.

Back Row, from left to right:
1: Paul Offman
2: --
3: --
4: Mary Horner (Linhoss)
5: --
6: --
7: --
8: --
9: Charles Horner

Front Row, left to right:
1: Gail Bushong
2:…

Photograph of The Shirley, which was located in the south end of New Market, Virginia. It was hosted and owned by Mrs. I.W. Miller. The Shirley was advertised as having "modern rooms for tourists" and a "cabin camp with shower bath." Those staying at…

Photograph of an unidentified band member. He is wearing a cap with "Stonewall" stitched on.

Photograph of unidentified group standing in front of an unidentified Reformed Church in Woodstock, Virginia.

A photograph of the storefront of C&R Sales. This store was located on the corner of High Street and N. Main Street in Woodstock, Virginia. Along with providing gas pumps, the store sold radios, car supplies, and batteries.

A group of eight unidentified individuals sitting in front of the Orkney Springs Hotel.

A photograph taken of an unidentified group in front of a church. The photograph was taken near Hawkinstown, Virginia.

A photograph of students sitting outside Edinburg High School for the May Day celebration. A may pole is seen on the lawn in the foreground.

Photograph of Daniel Sheetz, a First Sergeant of the Stonewall Brigade, which was led by General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson.

Daniel Sheetz was part of the 2nd Virginia Infantry, which found most of its members from towns that were north of…