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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 ten unidentified girls from the girl's club. The photograph is labeled as being taken at the "fairgrounds" and is dated July 4, 1918.

Five photographs showing various portions of Edinburg Virginia following a snow story. The pictures are dated April 11, 1918. They include images of the Cedar Hill Academy, Piccadilly Street, Main Street, and Center Street. All were taken by an…

This photograph shows what was the Gulf Gasoline Station in New Market Virginia. Taken by Mt. Jackson photographer Hoyle Garber, the photograph was most likely used to market the service station when it opened in the late 1940s. Pictured are two…

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…

A photograph of six boys posing for the camera. The boys are identified as Bernie Lambert, Paul Fadley, Harley Barton, Guy Emsweller, Earl D., and Earl Hollar.

A photograph of an unidentified man.

Postcard photograph of a boy standing with a banjo. Where the photograph was taken is unknown. The postcard was from Raymond Garber to Lottie Sheetz.

Photograph of two unidentified players of the Blue Bell Bowling Team playing duckpin bowling at Shenandoah Bowling Lanes in Mt. Jackson, Virginia.

Photograph of two boys posing for the camera at an unknown location. The photograph identifies them as "Fred M____ Neff & G___."

Photograph of a steam engine pulling people in a field.