Record #:

15194

Author(s):

Wester, Vesta Fortson

Abstract:

Willamsboro, located in Granville County and planned by Judge John Williams, almost became the capitol of North Carolina, almost became the site for the University of North Carolina, and almost became a big city with prominent churches, educational academies, and businesses, but when the railroad bypassed Williamsboro several miles away, it became its downward trend. Now, gone are the schools, stores, and taverns.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 7 Issue 3, June 1939, p63-64, f

Subject(s):

Williamsboro--History