Record #:

27669

Author(s):

Elliston, Jon

Abstract:

Born and raised in Jackson County, North Carolina, “Dr.” John Brinkley became a wealthy man as a swindler. He spent most of his adult life performing questionable medical treatments, building a radio station to draw in customers, and running for office. Although he spent most of his life living in Kansas and Texas, Brinkley still visited Jackson County and owned property there.

Source:

WNC Magazine (NoCar F261 .W64), Vol. 11 Issue 1, January-February 2017, p38-43, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Jackson County--History; Malpractice

Record #:

35700

Author(s):

Carroll, Louis

Abstract:

Mingus Creek Mill offered a step back in time through visitors observing a miller operate its water powered mill, constructed during the early post-Colonial period. A souvenir for the visit included a bag containing two pounds of produce of the millers’ operation.

Source:

Tar Heel (NoCar F 251 T37x), Vol. 7 Issue 3, May/June 1979, p28

Subject(s):

Great Smoky Mountains (N.C. and Tenn.); Oconaluftee River (N.C.); Mills--History; Swain County--History; Jackson County--History

Record #:

14494

Author(s):

Allhands, William A.

Abstract:

Sylva, the county seat of Jackson County, received its name from William D. Sylva, but to this day the people of Jackson County know practically nothing about him.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 13 Issue 3, June 1945, p19-20

Subject(s):

Jackson County--History