Record #:

12329

Author(s):

Roberts, Frank M.

Abstract:

The longest S-shaped bridge in the world is located on the Perquimans River near Hertford. Making two seemingly needless curves, the bridge creates a picturesque scene, said to have inspired the popular song \"Carolina Moon.\"

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 42 Issue 3, Aug 1974, p18, il

Subject(s):

Bridges--Perquimans River

Record #:

8993

Author(s):

Roberts, Frank M.

Abstract:

Opened in 1865, The T.L. Norris Grocery store in South Mills has changed hands many time over the years. Today the store sells mostly hardware and is owned and operated by T. Lloyd Norris. Very much a tourist attraction, the store also sells old family bibles, clothing, and real slate pencils.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 48 Issue 3, Aug 1980, p24-25, 40, il

Subject(s):

General stores

Record #:

9391

Author(s):

Roberts, Frank M.

Abstract:

The scuppernong has been the favored for winemaking in the south since 1584 when a Roanoke colonists recorded the grapes' abundance. The grape is now going commercial from Chowan County, at Wine Cellars, Inc., North Carolina's only winery.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 42 Issue 9, Feb 1975, p17, il

Subject(s):

Wineries; Wine industry

Record #:

9126

Author(s):

Roberts, Frank M.

Abstract:

A. B. Houtz & Sons, Inc., of Elizabeth City manufactures more than 90 percent of all rollers used in the U.S. Preceding the wheel, wooden rollers were used in the construction of the ancient pyramids as well as Stonehenge. Today's rollers are made from blackgum trees, which can withstand the heaviest of loads, and are used in a variety of applications.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 44 Issue 6, Nov 1976, p17-18, il

Subject(s):

Gear industry--Elizabeth city

Record #:

9328

Author(s):

Roberts, Frank M.

Abstract:

David Cox Jr. of Hertford, collector of Tar Heel currency, maintains that, “North Carolina issued far more paper money than any other state in the union.” His collection of N.C. printed currency contains money, scrip, and bank notes from the Revolutionary and Civil wars and has been displayed at the Smithsonian. N.C. currency began circulating in 1712 but was prohibited in 1786 upon joining the union. Many counties and municipalities issued Confederate money between 1861 and 1864.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 42 Issue 2, July 1974, p16-17, 45, il, por

Subject(s):

Money--History

Record #:

9901

Author(s):

Roberts, Frank M.

Abstract:

The Newbold-White House, north of Hertford was restored by the Perquimans County Restoration Association. The brick house is said to be the North Carolina's oldest, built somewhere between 1685 and 1725. The house-now-tourist attraction includes a museum containing several thousand artifacts from the 1700s found by archaeologists during the restoration.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 41 Issue 6, Nov 1973, p17-18, 33, por

Subject(s):

Historic Buildings--Perquimans County; Museums--Perquimans County