CardCow Vintage Postcards

Humpback Bridge

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 05:55:25 +0100

Title:
Humpback Bridge
Covington (VA), Chrome unused

Description:
Humpback Bridge, near Covington, Va., on the old Midland Trail. The only one of its kind in America. Built by the pioneers in 1835 of hawk oak and held together with locust pins.

Granbery Memorial United Methodist Church

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 05:55:16 +0100

Title:
Granbery Memorial United Methodist Church
Covington (VA), Chrome unused

Description:
Christmas Altar, 1980 A.D. May there come to you at this holiday time an abundance of the precious things of life; Health, Happiness and Enduring Friendships.

Humpback Bridge On Midland Trail

Tue, 4 Jul 2006 17:02:00 +0100

Title:
Humpback Bridge On Midland Trail
Covington (VA), Linen unused

Description:
One of the most interesting things that catches the eye of the tourists, as they pass through the Alleghany Mountains of Virginia, is the Old Humpback ridge, which is located near Covington. Va. On the Midland Trail, from Hot Springs, Va., to White Sulphur. It was built in the year 1842 by the pioneers who settled in Alleghany County, and stands today a memorial to their wonderful skill in bridge building. this bridge is constructed of hewn oak. and is held together by heavy locust pins. Thousands of automobiles and heavy trucks pass over this bridge yearly, and it promises to last many more years, as it is considered by contractors to be one of the strongest wooden bridges in Alleghany County.

Alleghany County Court House

Thu, 29 Sep 2005 08:06:00 +0100

Title:
Alleghany County Court House
Covington (VA), Linen unused

Falling Springs

Mon, 5 Jan 2004 21:05:00 +0100

Title:
Falling Springs
Covington (VA), Linen unused