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The Natural Bridge, Virginia, circa 1910

Subjects
Monuments & MemorialsRivers & Streams
Card type
Lithograph
Date
Postmarked January 5, 1911 (Golden Age)
Front of The Natural Bridge, Virginia, circa 1910, 1911 lithograph postcard
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Back of The Natural Bridge, Virginia, circa 1910, 1911 lithograph postcard
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About this postcard

A view of the Natural Bridge in Rockbridge County, Virginia, a 215-foot-high limestone arch spanning Cedar Creek, framed here by trees and dense green undergrowth with a stream running beneath the opening. The site was surveyed by George Washington, purchased by Thomas Jefferson in 1774, and long operated as one of Virginia's best-known scenic attractions, later a National Historic Landmark. The card's own caption simply names it "The Natural Bridge, Virginia."

Postcard Details

Message · English, in pen

Dear Friend, I had to find out your address before I could ans. your cards. We are all well. Papa is feeling fine. Theron goes to school now. Estla

The Natural Bridge, Virginia. --- Post Card THIS SPACE MAY BE USED FOR CORRESPONDENCE FOR ADDRESS ONLY PLACE STAMP HERE DOMESTIC ONE CENT
PostmarkedPottawa, IL, January 5, 1911, 16:00
Addressed to
Laura Evans

R.F.D. Route 2 Box 25, Chester Springs, PA

Postcard record

Postmarked, Pottawa, IL
ConditionGood
Place addressedLaura Evans, R.F.D. Route 2 Box 25, Chester Springs, PA
Place depictedNatural Bridge, VA
NotesColor lithograph with visible halftone dot pattern; white border at bottom carrying the printed caption; light edge and corner wear with minor surface soiling. Postmark: POTTAWA JAN 5 4-PM 1911 ILL. Divided-back "Post Card" stock with flag cancel; pencil message; tape stain/residue at stamp box, toned card stock, light corner wear.

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The Natural Bridge, Virginia, circa 1910, postcard, n.d.. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/the-natural-bridge-virginia-circa-1910. Accessed October 24, 2026.