The NRR Voice

Read the remarkable story of Mary Draper Ingles’ capture by Indians. She escaped captivity and walked hundreds of miles to return home to the her settlement in the New River Valley. Throughout her journey, Mary followed the river to find her way home.  Mary survived starvation, harsh weather, and walking hundreds of miles barefoot through [...]

At Claytor Lake State Park you’ll find a historical marker commemorating Dunkard’s Bottom.  Dunkard’s Bottom was the first white settlement west of the New River.  The community was  enveloped by water when the dam was constructed and now lies at the bottom of Claytor Lake.

This article has some fascinating information about the early settlers of [...]