There's a lot of yellow color along the Powell River at the entrance to the little town of Appalachia, Virginia.

I wanted to get more of the old railroad bridge but I was backed up on a rock about as far as I could get without falling in the river.

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This photo was taken along the highway between Big Stone Gap and Appalachia, Virginia on the Powell River.

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From Wikipedia:


Christ Episcopal Church, also known as Christ Church; Big Stone Gap, is a historic Episcopal church located at 100 Clinton Avenue in Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1892, and is a cruciform frame church. It is covered with weatherboard and the hipped roof has asphalt shingles. The interior features Gothic style details. Christ Church was organized as a congregation in October 1890 and is one of the oldest in this area.

Designed by T. Buckler Chequior of Baltimore, construction of the building began in March 1892 at a cost of $2300. The church was consecrated on May 7, 1892. Red barn paint was donated by J. K. Taggart, whose family still supplies the distinctive red color.

The altar was donated by the Nelson family from a mid-nineteenth century church in Restburg, VA. In 1915, the choir room in the southwest corner was added for $91. The second room was added in 1917. In 1942, the sanctuary and porch were enlarged, and the Parish Hall was built in 1964.

Designated a Virginia Historic Landmark on April 18, 1989, Christ Church was subsequently listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.

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Phillips Creek Recreation Area is part of the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest. It is located along Rt. 671 on the North Fork Pound River Lake near Pound, Virginia.

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This little church is located along Rt. 671 on Adams Ln. near Pound, Virginia.
According to information provided by Margaret Sturgill the building of this church is covered in Chapter 12 of the book "Up Henry Hollow" which is John Henry's life story. (John Henry was a missionary that came to the area). Land to build the church was donated by Garnard Kincer when the Independent Bible Church was organized in 1949. They met in tents on the land for two years after organizing. By Easter of 1951, the basement was completed and they moved inside for services. On April 13, 1958 the church was finished. The official name was Calvary Bible Church but was later changed to Independent Bible Church. John Henry and his father, along with people from the community, built the church.

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