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Aiden Zirkle
On April 13, 1945 Corporal Aiden Zirkle died on Okinawa. He was a member of Company E, Second Battalion, Seventh Regiment, First Marine Division. Reports indicate he succumbed to wounds obtained while leading his unit against an entrenched machine…
Aerial View of Mt. Jackson
This aerial photograph of the Town of Mt. Jackson Virginia shows a community much different than the one we know today.
The most prominent difference is the layout of the town. While the downtown district may look the same, the areas beyond that…
The most prominent difference is the layout of the town. While the downtown district may look the same, the areas beyond that…
Vehrencamp's
In 1955 Triplett and Vehrencamp closed their downtown store and reopened under the name Vehrencamp's on the north end of town. Their Grand Opening celebration can be seen in this photograph. This new structure had been operating as the Rinker…
Triplett and Vehrencamp
Throughout the 20th century, one of Mt. Jackson’s most prominent commercial establishments was Triplett and Vehrencamp, a farm supply and hardware business. Located on Main Street, near the current town hall, this organization occupied a sprawling…
Otterbein Chapel
Postcard showing the Otterbein Chapel United Methodist Church. The congregation dates its founding to 1835 and the current structure to 1914.
Originally associated with the Brethren denomination, it is currently an active United Methodist Church.…
Originally associated with the Brethren denomination, it is currently an active United Methodist Church.…
"Meem's Bottom" on Route 11 along the Scenic Shenandoah Valley, Va.
Postcard showing US Route 11 passing through "Meem's Bottom."
The view looks north from the area of Rude's Hill, a geographic feature located between Mt. Jackson and New Market. The house and barn on the left of the image still stand (as of 2023)…
The view looks north from the area of Rude's Hill, a geographic feature located between Mt. Jackson and New Market. The house and barn on the left of the image still stand (as of 2023)…
Quaint Covered Bridge
Postcard showing the "Quaint Covered Bridge" crossing the North Fork of the Shenandoah River near Mt. Jackson Virginia.
This bridge, commonly known as the "Meems Bottom" Bridge, is the last remaining in Shenandoah County still in use.
This bridge, commonly known as the "Meems Bottom" Bridge, is the last remaining in Shenandoah County still in use.
Mt. Airy Farm
Postcard showing the Mt. Airy Farm located at Meems Bottom near Mt. Jackson Virginia.
Shenandoah Valley Pike and Rude's Hill
Postcard showing the stretch of the Valley Turnpike between Mt. Jackson and New Makret near Rude's Hill.
Valley Turnpike: Mt. Jackson Virginia
Postcard showing a view of the Valley Turnpike just south of Mt. Jackson Virginia
The Knob, Mt. Jackson VA
Postcard showing a view of "The Knob."
"The Knob" is a geographic feature on the Massanutten Mountain just east of the town of Mt. Jackson Virginia. It is called "Short Mountain."
"The Knob" is a geographic feature on the Massanutten Mountain just east of the town of Mt. Jackson Virginia. It is called "Short Mountain."
Cedar Grove Cottage Camp
Postcard showing the Cedar Grove Cottage Camp located between Mt. Jackson and New Market Virginia on Route 11.
Driveway from Valley Pike to Mt. Airy
Photographic postcard showing the driveway leading to "Mt. Airy" a farm along the Shenandoah River in the Meems Bottom area just south of Mt. Jackson Virginia.
The image also shows the Massanutten Mountain in the background and was taken near…
The image also shows the Massanutten Mountain in the background and was taken near…
Massanutten Mountain from Valley Turnpike
Postcard showing the Massanutten Mountain and Valley Turnpike near Mt. Jackson Virginia.
Old Covered Bridge on the Beautiful Shenandoah Rive at Meems Bottom, Va.
Postcard showing the covered bridge at Meems Bottom near Mt. Jackson Virginia
Covered Bridge over the Shenandoah River between Mt. Jackson and New Market, Va.
Postcard showing the covered bridge that spans the Shenandoah River at Meems Bottom, south of Mt. Jackson Virginia.
Old Covered Bridge
Postcard showing the Covered Bridge at Meems Bottom just south of Mt. Jackson Virginia.
Covered Bridge
Postcard showing the covered bridge that spans the Shenandoah River at Meems Bottom, just south of Mt. Jackson Virginia.
S.P. Lonas' Mills Dam, Mt. Jackson Va.
Postcard showing the "S.P. Lonas' Mill Dam" in Mt. Jackson Virginia.
The dam was located on Mill Creek on what is now the southern part of town. It was constructed sometime before 1897.
The dam was located on Mill Creek on what is now the southern part of town. It was constructed sometime before 1897.
T.E. Moore's Dam, Shenandoah River, Mt. Jackson, Va.
Postcard showing T.E. Moore's dam located on the Shenandoah River near Mt. Jackson Virginia.
The dam was located northeast of town and provided power for Thomas E. Moore's mill and furniture making operation. The photograph used in this card was…
The dam was located northeast of town and provided power for Thomas E. Moore's mill and furniture making operation. The photograph used in this card was…
Ye Old Dinner Bell Antique Shop
Postcard showing "Ye Old Dinner Bell Antique Shop" on Route 108 near Mount Jackson Virginia
Shenandoah River and Bridge, Mt. Jackson VA
Postcard showing the Shenandoah River and bridge that spans it near Mt. Jackson Virginia
Shenandoah River and Bridge, Mt. Jackson Virginia
Postcard showing the Shenandoah River and a bridge that spans it near Mt. Jackson Virginia.
Moonlight Cottage Camp
Postcard showing a drawing of the moonlight cottage camp located near Mt. Jackson Virginia.
Partial View of Moonlight Cottage Camp, Mt. Jackson VA
Postcard showing a partial view of the Moonlight Cottage Camp.
The camp, which included cottages for visitors and a dining room, was located north of the Town of Mt. Jackson near the current Bowman-Andros manufacturing plant.
The camp, which included cottages for visitors and a dining room, was located north of the Town of Mt. Jackson near the current Bowman-Andros manufacturing plant.