Natural Chimneys rock formations, Mt. Solon, Virginia, circa 1934
- Card type
- Real photo
About this postcard
Sepia photograph of the Natural Chimneys, a group of tall limestone rock towers rising from a wooded hillside at Mt. Solon in Augusta County, Virginia; wooden stairways and walkways are built between the formations, and small trees grow from the rock tops. The chimneys are eroded remnants of a limestone deposit laid down when the Shenandoah Valley lay beneath an ancient sea, and the site gives its name to the surrounding Natural Chimneys regional park. The grounds are also long associated with an annual jousting tournament, traditionally described as the oldest continuously held sporting event in America.
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| Condition | Good |
|---|---|
| Place depicted | Mt. Solon, VA |
| Notes | White border; sepia-toned real photo print with small "GENUINE PHOTO" imprint at lower right; light corner crease at upper left and minor edge wear. No postmark. Divided-back "PHOTO POST CARD" with Kodak stamp box; heavy brown residue/tape stains around edges; faint pencil scribble at center left. |
Cite this card
Natural Chimneys rock formations, Mt. Solon, Virginia, circa 1934, postcard, c. 1915. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/natural-chimneys-rock-formations-mt-solon-virginia-circa-193. Accessed October 25, 2026.