The Taylor House - National Parks Gallery
Originally a family home, the Taylor House later became the "white clubhouse;" a boarding house and social center for white single or transient workers.
New River Gorge national park and preserve - Dunglen Hotel
The Dunglen Hotel, just across the river from Thurmond. Public domain photograph of 19th-century hotel building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Main Street Thurmond - National Parks Gallery
Thurmond's "Main Street" was the railroad tracks that passed through the heart of the town. The three buildings in the foreground still stand today.
Steam engines at Thurmond Depot
Two steam engines meet at the Thurmond Depot. Public domain photograph of a steam engine, railroad, locomotive, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
A worker emerges from the deadly tunnel.
As the men drilled and blasted a tunnel through the mountain, they drilled through rock that contained high levels of silica. The dry drilling technique that was used released large amounts of silica dust into ... More
Three Women at Nuttallburg - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...
Nuttallburg residents: Three women at Nuttallburg in 1835
New River Gorge national park and preserve - Taylor House
Women and children pose on the Taylor House porch. Public domain photograph - group portrait, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Unknown Railroad Tunnel - National Parks Gallery
The process of building a tunnel in the 1870s was slow and difficult work. Holes were drilled into the layers of rock using a hand drill and hammer. Holes were then filled with powder and blasted in order to ma... More
The Great Bend Tunnel - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
In February of 1870, workers began drilling the Great Bend Tunnel where the Greenbrier River makes a seven-mile meander around Big Bend Mountain. Over 800 men, many of them African American, cut a 6,450 foot-lo... More
Storer College - National Parks Gallery
Storer College, in Harpers Ferry, WV opened its doors in 1867. By 1870, Storer was the only teacher-training institution for African Americans in the state of West Virginia.
Captain Thurmond - National Parks Gallery
Captain Thurmond on his horse. In 1873 Captain W.D. Thurmond acquired 73 acres of land and began to establish the town of Thurmond.
Mills Branch School News Clipping
The first African American school in Raleigh County was built in 1873 by the Trap Hill District Board of Education at Mills Branch.
Winona - National Parks Gallery
The development of the coal lands surrounding Winona occurred due to the efforts of John Nuttall, who had by the 1880s acquired a tract of 30,000 acres of coal lands along Keeneys Creek in the highlands above h... More
Mt. Chapel Missionary Baptist Church
Mt. Chapel Missionary Baptist Church started as an informal gathering in Ansted in 1891. At that time Reverend Coleman, the state missionary, baptized about 20 people and also agreed to organize a church.
Gauley Bridge Depot - National Parks Gallery
The Gauley Bridge Railroad Station was constructed in 1893. It is one of the pre-designed “company trademark” stations built in small communities throughout West Virginia during this time.
Nuttallburg circa 1900 - National Parks Gallery
Mine workers and their families lived in many of the buildings seen in this circa 1900 view of Nuttallburg.
The Whispering Serenaders - National Parks Gallery
Many black music groups formed in the Appalachian coalfields region. The Whispering Serenaders was one of those groups that performed in southern West Virginia in the early 1900s.
The White Church circa 1900 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
When coal companies designed their towns, they segregated workers by race and nationality, a reflection of life in America at that time.
McKendree Nurses - National Parks Gallery
A whites-only nurse training program was established in 1901 to provide better qualified nursing staff at the hospitals.
DuBois High School - National Parks Gallery
In 1906 a levy was passed in Fayette County to establish the county’s first high schools, one for white children and one for black children. Eleven years later, this became a reality for African American studen... More
Thurmond Depot 1910 - National Parks Gallery
People gather in front of Thurmond Depot circa 1910 Public domain photograph of train tracks, railroad station, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
C&O Shops and Yards - Steam locomotive, Public domain image
Shops and rail yards at Thurmond, circa 1910. Public domain photograph of a steam locomotive, engine, train, railroad, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
C&O Employees - National Parks Gallery
C&O employees Hatcher and Marion at Thurmond Depot; 1912.
Quinnimont c 1915 - National Parks Gallery
The town of Quinnimont in 1915
National parks: Rhododendrons - public domain image
Catawba Rhododendron in bloom at Grandview
Spanning the Gorge - National Parks Gallery
The arch is completed. Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Steam Engine and Coaling Tower - Steam locomotive, Public domain image
A steam engine passes by the coaling tower at Thurmond. Public domain photograph of a steam locomotive, engine, train, railroad, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Beginning of the Arch - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Constructing the beginning of the arch.
Gorge View in Early Fall - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Fall colors begin to appear in the gorge. Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Spring House at Trump Lilly Farm
The old spring house at Trump Lilly Farm
National parks: Forsythia - public domain image
Forsythia Public domain scan of drawing, 20th-century botanical illustration, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The New River - National Parks Gallery
The Stone Cliff Trail provides many up close views of the New River
Mess Hall before renovations - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
Interior of the mess hall before renovations. Public domain photograph of a cabin, log house, dwelling in National Park, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Recycled Rhododendron, by Beckett Mills
Great Rhododendron, by Beckett Mills, 3rd grade, New River Gorge Learning Co-op, County Level Best in Grade Group (recycled materials)
New River Gorge national park and preserve - Endless Wall
The Endless Wall - a popular rock climbing destination. Public domain photograph of Canyon, mountains, national park, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
New River Gorge national park and preserve - Foggy Morning
Sunlight breaks through the fog in the woods at Grandview
The Path to Main Overlook - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...
A foggy spring morning at Grandview
New River Gorge national park and preserve - BASE Jumper
A BASE jumper on the way down.
Landing in the River - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
A BASE jumper prepares for a wet landing.
Rapids and River from Diamond Point
A view of the rapids from Diamond Point
Even Diamonds Start as Coal - A river flowing through a lush green val...
Even Diamonds Start as Coal, by Phoebe Davidson; Acme Limestone Company, Alderson (Summers County); Historic Landscape - Color - Youth 15-17: 1st place and BEST IN SHOE Youth 15-17
Restrooms at Burnwood - National Parks Gallery
restrooms at Burnwood Group Camping Area
By the Light - National Parks Gallery
By the Light, by Braelyn Johnson; Wyoming County Courthouse (Wyoming County); Site on National Register of Historic Places - Color - Youth 6-10: 1st place
New River Gorge national park and preserve - Safety Sign
At the Kaymoor Mine site halfway down the gorge, hikers will pass under an old mine safety sign.
Coal Miners at Head House - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...
Coal Miners at the Nuttallburg Head House
New River Gorge national park and preserve - Forest Trail
The Burnwood Trail passes through rich forests. Public domain photograph of hiking trail, National Parks tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
New River Gorge national park and preserve - Coal Conveyor
The coal conveyor that once was used to transport the coal from the mine down to the tipple.
View from Long Point - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
A view of the New River Gorge Bridge from Long Point
Launching a Ducky - National Parks Gallery
Visitors prepare to launch a ducky.
New River Gorge national park and preserve - Sandstone School
Green Sulphur District (Sandstone) School Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
New River Gorge national park and preserve - Playground Shelter
The Playground Shelter near Main Overlook
Through the Mountain - National Parks Gallery
Through the Mountain, by Braelyn Johnson; Kimball (McDowell County); Creative Interpretation - Color - Youth 6-10: 1st place
Cloudy Day at the Bridge - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
A cloudy spring day at the New River Gorge Bridge Public domain photograph of a bridge over the river, water, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Ducks in the River - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Ducks sitting on a rock in the river
Detail of Coaling Tower - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
A close up detail of the coaling tower at Thurmond.
New River Gorge national park and preserve - Bank Window
Detail of the windows on the National Bank of Thurmond building.
Clouds over the Gorge - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Morning clouds break over a muddy river Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
New River Gorge national park and preserve - Sandstone School
The Sandstone School - currently the site of Sandstone Visitor Center
Phillips Cooper Farmhouse - National Parks Gallery
Phillips Cooper Farmhouse, by Claire Rozdilski; New River Gorge National River; Event Staff - Color - Adult: 1st place
New River Gorge national park and preserve - Park Bookstore
The park store at New River Gorge sells a variety of books, apparel, pins, passports, maps, children's items, and decorative items.
Tipple and Railroad Tracks - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...
The Nuttallburg tipple and railroad tracks
The View Down the Stairs - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Over 800 stairs make this a challenging hike. Remember, what goes down must also come back up.
Thurmond Depot and Bunkhouse - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
A steam engine approaches the Thurmond Depot and bunkhouse.
A View Through the Clouds - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...
The view from Grandview on a cloudy day Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
New River Gorge national park and preserve - Nuttallburg Ruins
Old foundations and stone walls are all that remain of most of the once thriving town of Nuttallburg.
New River Gorge national park and preserve - Wolf Creek
Cascade on Wolf Creek near Fayette Station Road. Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
National parks: Whitewater - public domain image
Rafters paddle through rapids. Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
New River Gorge national park and preserve - Coke Oven
An interior view of a "beehive" coke oven.
New River Gorge national park and preserve - Camp Brookside
Cabins and water tank at Camp Brookside. Public domain photograph of a cabin, log house, dwelling in National Park, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
New River Gorge national park and preserve - Sun Beams
Sunlight shines through the trees along the path to Main Overlook
Thurmond Post Office - National Parks Gallery
Railroad tracks pass by the Thurmond Post Office. Public domain photograph of train car, engine, locomotive, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Leaping from the Bridge - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Three BASE jumpers leap from the bridge.
Collapsed Coke Oven - National Parks Gallery
Rows of coke ovens can be viewed alongside the trail. Many of these have started to collapse. For your safety, be sure to keep out of and off of any of these historic structures.
New River Gorge national park and preserve - Cardinal Flower
Cardinal Flower Public domain photograph of a wildflower close up, nature, flowers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
100 Mile Challenge - National Parks Gallery
Mike Price and Thor on their 100 Mile Challenge (finisher #11)
New River Gorge national park and preserve - Park Bookstore
The park store at New River Gorge sells a variety of books, apparel, pins, passports, maps, children's items, and decorative items.
New River Gorge national park and preserve - Railroad Tracks
The railroad still passes through the town of Thurmond.
Large-flowered Bellwort - Flowers from National Park Gallery
Large-flowered Bellwort Public domain photograph of a wildflower close up, nature, flowers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Quinnimont Missionary Baptist Church
A modern view of the Quinnimont Missionary Baptist Church. Public domain photograph of a church building, chapel, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Descending to the Hack Box - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...
ranger climbing down to the hack box Public domain photograph of ranger activity, National Park, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Storm over Endless Wall - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Storm clouds build up over Endless Wall Public domain photograph of mountain range, national park, nature view, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The Gauley at Sunrise - The sun shines through the trees over a bridge
The Gauley at Sunrise, by Rachel Cole; Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park (Nicholas County); Site on National Register of Historic Places - Color - Adult: 2nd place
Wash Up Shack - National Parks Gallery
Wash Up Shack Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
100 Mile Challenge - National Parks Gallery
Lynn and Nells Olsen finishing their 100 Mile Challenge (finishers # 25 and 26)
National parks: Wildflowers - public domain image
Wildflowers bloom along the Island Loop Trail.
National parks: Rappeller - public domain image
A rappeller descends 876 feet down a rope.
National parks: Spectators - public domain image
Spectators watch as the center of the arch is installed. Public domain photograph of electric wires, power line, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
National parks: Barn - public domain image
One of the barns on the Richmond Hamilton Farm site. Public domain photograph of a cabin, log house, dwelling in National Park, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
New River View - National Parks Gallery
A view through the trees of the New River Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
National parks: Jump - public domain image
Two BASE jumpers deploy chutes as they leap from the bridge.
National parks: Stream - public domain image
The boardwalk passes over a small stream on its way to the final island overlook.
New River Gorge national park and preserve - Wild Quinine
Wild Quinine Public domain scan of drawing, 20th-century botanical illustration, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Black-eyed Susan - Flowers from National Park Gallery
Black-eyed Susan Public domain photograph of a wildflower close up, nature, flowers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Granary at Trump Lilly Farm - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
The remains of the granary at Trump Lilly Farm Public domain photograph of a cabin, log house, dwelling in National Park, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
New River Gorge national park and preserve - Glade Creek
Waterfall on Glade Creek Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
A Cliff-side Trail View - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Exposed cliffs and ledges make the Castle Rock a challenging trail.
Long Way Down - National Parks Gallery
Workers work on the bridge 876 feet over the New River.
Safety Sign at Kaymoor - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
A sign reminds mine workers to work safely. Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
National parks: Bridge - public domain image
The trail overlooks a quiet stream and bridge on the Sandstone Falls Boardwalk.
A Trail Through the Forest - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...
The Endless Wall Trail passes through several interesting ecosystems including a hemlock forest and rhododendron groves.