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Washington, North Carolina - Louis van Camp

Washington, North Carolina - Louis van Camp

Washington, North Carolina is a city marked by its rich industrial heritage the beauty of the Pamlico River, and the fertile farmlands of Beaufort County.Washington, the county seat and original namesake of President Washington, grew during the 1800s to become one of the prominent shipping ports for lumber and a variety of agricultural produce. With the arrival of the railroads and the following economic hard times of Depression -era America, Washington's character changed dramatically, forcing many..

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Sanatoriums and Asylums of Eastern North Carolina - Randy D. Kearns

Sanatoriums and Asylums of Eastern North Carolina - Randy D. Kearns

From Wilmington, Fayetteville, Greenville, New Bern, Elizabeth City, Wilson, Kinston, Goldsboro, and many points in between, this book offers a brief look at many of the historical asylums and sanatoriums, as well as temporary hospitals of war and disaster, in Eastern North Carolina. It shows what they were and what they became as they transformed into the great hospitals of today. Many of these old buildings have long since been torn down or reused in a variety of ways seldom connected to their..

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North Carolina Transportation Museum - Alan Coleman

North Carolina Transportation Museum - Alan Coleman

Established in 1896, Spencer Shops was the Southern Railway's largest steam locomotive repair facility. After five decades of providing thousands of jobs to craftsmen and laborers, Spencer Shops and its company town became a victim of technology as diesel-electrics replaced steam locomotives. By August 1960, Spencer Shops had all but ceased operation, its workforce dwindling to a level 95 percent smaller than it had been in the early 1950s. Even as rust and pigeons ruled the largely abandoned complex,..

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Portsmouth Island - James Edward

Portsmouth Island - James Edward

Founded in 1753, Portsmouth became the major port of entry for goods coming into North Carolina until around 1845. It served as a major hub for maritime trade up and down the East Coast of the United States and to the Caribbean. During the Civil War, most of the residents left the island, and very few of them returned after the war. Over the next century, many more residents left due to the bad hurricanes and lack of jobs. By the 1970s, the island was a deserted ghost town. The State of North Carolina..

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North Carolina Lighthouses and Lifesaving Stations - John Hairr

North Carolina Lighthouses and Lifesaving Stations - John Hairr

Since the earliest days of European exploration, mariners have heard tales and relayed their own stories of North Carolina's perilous shoreline. With bold capes jutting into the ocean, sandy shoals extending miles offshore, fickle weather, and treacherous currents, it is no wonder that the coastline of the Old North State came to be known as the \The Graveyard of the Atlantic.\ The inherent dangers of traveling North Carolina's coast long ago gave rise to a fascinating and world-renowned strand..

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Brookgreen Gardens: Atalaya - Robin R. Salmon

Brookgreen Gardens: Atalaya - Robin R. Salmon

Railroad and shipyard heir Archer Milton Huntington and his sculptor wife, Anna Hyatt Huntington, bought four former rice plantations on the northeastern coast of South Carolina in 1930 to create a winter home. The special nature of the 9,000-acre property, stretching from the Atlantic Ocean to the Waccamaw River, prompted the couple to establish Brookgreen Gardens, the first public sculpture garden in America and a sanctuary for southeastern plants and animals. Archer Huntington's passion for the..

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Cherokee - M. Anna Fariello

Cherokee - M. Anna Fariello

The 21st-century town of Cherokee sparkles with modern architecture, a bustling shopping district, and numerous tourist attractions. Beneath its progressive exterior is an ancient homeland where Cherokee people once lived in villages that occupied parts of eight modern states. They hunted game along steep mountainsides and planted fields of corn, squash, and beans, known as the \Three Sisters,\ along rivers and streams. The Cherokee who now live in western North Carolina are descended from those..

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Maritime Elizabeth City - Paul M. Vincent

Maritime Elizabeth City - Paul M. Vincent

Situated on the Pasquotank River in northeastern North Carolina, Elizabeth City is known as the Gateway to the Albemarle. Since its founding in 1793, this small yet industrious river port has relied firmly upon the water as a source of prosperity as well as gratification. During the modern era, the rise of both prominent maritime-based enterprises and notable leisurely pursuits took hold and flourished. From its harbor, Jennette Brothers Wholesalers, Texas Oil, Norfolk & Southern Railroad, and the..

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Ocracoke - Jeanie Owens

Ocracoke - Jeanie Owens

Wokokon Inlet appeared on maps drawn by Englishman John White as early as the 1580s. The name evolved into Ocracoke, and by 1715, pilots were established on the island in order to safely navigate ships through the dangerous shoals. The village itself, once called Pilot Town, is rich with history that includes pirates, ponies, shipwrecks, hurricanes, and the oldest operating lighthouse in North Carolina. The infamous Blackbeard died here in 1718. Throughout its history, Ocracoke has been accessible..

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Historic Oakwood Cemetery - Bruce Miller

Historic Oakwood Cemetery - Bruce Miller

Oakwood Cemetery evolved from a final resting place for Confederate soldiers to a modern \cemetery full of life,\ reflecting over 150 years of the remarkable history of Raleigh, North Carolina. Many of the men and women who lived that history and developed this Southern capital--from soldiers and politicians to educators and clergy, from merchants and craftsmen to social activists and laborers--now rest in Oakwood, memorialized in the monuments that grace this lovely garden cemetery. Their stories,..

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North Myrtle Beach - Susan Hoffer McMillan

North Myrtle Beach - Susan Hoffer McMillan

In 1968, the family-based Cherry Grove, Ocean Drive, Crescent, and Windy Hill Beaches were consolidated into one municipality, gaining a stronger presence with a new name of North Myrtle Beach. Looking back at North Myrtle Beach's underpinnings, Roberts Pavilion (later renamed OD Pavilion), Fat Harold's, and The Pad led the Carolina Shag dancing phenomenon for which Ocean Drive is famous. When Hurricane Hazel struck in 1954, vintage cottages and early guest hotels were replaced by Mid-Century Modern..

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Sport Fishing on the Outer Banks - Nancy Beach Gray

Sport Fishing on the Outer Banks - Nancy Beach Gray

The Outer Banks, barrier islands off the coast of northeastern North Carolina, have long provided inhabitants with ready access to clean water and bountiful wild fisheries. In the 1930s, these locals recognized they could make a living full time by taking out paying parties of sport anglers. At this time, entrepreneurs built oceanfront piers to get these sport fishermen closer to migrating schools of fish. An act of Congress preserved the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, which promoted the pastime..

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Cape Hatteras Lighthouse - Douglas Stover

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse - Douglas Stover

The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, standing 198.49 feet, is the tallest brick lighthouse in the United States. From 1803, when the first Cape Hatteras Lighthouse was built, to today, it cast its light over the waters off the Outer Banks of North Carolina, also called the Graveyard of the Atlantic. Its history--stretching from Augustin-Jean Fresnel's lens laboratory in France to the beaches of Hatteras Island where the lighthouse keepers labored--includes war, shipwrecks, hurricanes, and cutting-edge technology...

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Around Walnut Cove and Danbury - Kyle A. Berrier

Around Walnut Cove and Danbury - Kyle A. Berrier

Walnut Cove and Danbury are situated on the Dan River in northern North Carolina. Walnut Coves first settler arrived in 1750, and the area was officially incorporated in 1889. After incorporation, Walnut Cove grew into an industrious town that featured a gristmill, a blacksmith shop, and a branch of the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. Located 10 miles northwest of Walnut Cove is Danbury. Danbury was chosen as the county seat when the county was divided in 1849. While no official Civil War battles..

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Generations of Somerset Place: From Slavery to Freedom - Dorothy Spruill Redford

Generations of Somerset Place: From Slavery to Freedom - Dorothy Spruill Redford

When the institution of slavery ended in 1865, Somerset Place was the third largest plantation in North Carolina. Located in the rural northeastern part of the state, Somerset was cumulatively home to more than 800 enslaved blacks and four generations of a planter family. During the 80 years that Somerset was an active plantation, hundreds of acres were farmed for rice, corn, oats, wheat, peas, beans, and flax. Today, Somerset Place is preserved as a state historic site offering a realistic view..

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Lander University - S David Mash

Lander University - S David Mash

The story of Lander University is the story of the struggles and successes associated with providing college-level education to women in a rural Southern town after the Civil War and surviving through more than a century of change and growth. Originally named Williamston Female College, the school was founded by Rev. Samuel Lander in 1872 in Williamston, South Carolina, and initially located a short walk away from the famed Williamston Mineral Spring. Known for its healing qualities, the spring was..

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Fort Jackson - David Galassie

Fort Jackson - David Galassie

Fort Jackson is a sprawling military base east of Columbia, South Carolina. With the impending entry of America into World War I, city fathers recognized the country's need for military training camps and made a successful proposal to the US Army for construction of a camp near Columbia. Named after Andrew Jackson, the hero of the Battle of New Orleans and the seventh US president, Camp Jackson soon became the home of the famous 81st \Wildcat\ Division and, later, the 5th Infantry Division. Over..

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Fort Jackson - David Galassie

Fort Jackson - David Galassie

Fort Jackson is a sprawling military base east of Columbia, South Carolina. With the impending entry of America into World War I, city fathers recognized the country's need for military training camps and made a successful proposal to the US Army for construction of a camp near Columbia. Named after Andrew Jackson, the hero of the Battle of New Orleans and the seventh US president, Camp Jackson soon became the home of the famous 81st \Wildcat\ Division and, later, the 5th Infantry Division. Over..

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Brunswick Town and Fort Anderson State Historic Site - Jim McKee

Brunswick Town and Fort Anderson State Historic Site - Jim McKee

The Brunswick Town and Fort Anderson State Historic Site was established in 1952. The site simultaneously contains the ruins of the colonial port town of Brunswick and the large earthworks of the Civil War''s Fort Anderson. Brunswick was once the major port in colonial North Carolina and was partially burned by British troops twice during the American Revolution. During the American Civil War, Fort Anderson was constructed atop some of the ruins of the town and served as part of the Cape Fear River..

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Fountain Inn - Caroline Smith Sherman

Fountain Inn - Caroline Smith Sherman

Before there was an inn and a fountain, the present town of Fountain Inn was half Indian Territory bisected by the \Old Indian Boundary Line.\ It was established in 1766 by a treaty made between Old Hop, the head of the Cherokees, and Gov. James Glen of the province of South Carolina. The Cherokees used this area--a region of dense forests, canebrakes, and springs of water--for hunting deer, turkeys, panthers, bears, wolves, wildcats, and even buffalo. Only a few settlers had moved to the territory..

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