Record #:

23024

Author(s):

Kammerer, Roger

Abstract:

A monumental series of track activities began in 1925 between high schools from Greenville and Washington. A relay race was held on a 23 mile route between the Pitt County Court House and the Beaufort County Court House which required about 92 runners. Thousands of spectators lined the route for several years until increased traffic and safety problems moved the event to the Pitt County Fair Grounds. About 1938/39 the first track team at the Greenville High School was established, which later developed into competitive high school track in 1961.

Source:

Greenville Times / Pitt's Past (NC Microforms), Vol. Issue , May 8-21 1996, p6

Subject(s):

Sporting activities--Greenville; Greenville--History--Sporting activities; Washington (N.C.)--History

Record #:

2628

Author(s):

Merriman, Ann

Abstract:

Schooners figured prominently in the state's water commerce during the 18th and 19th Centuries. Records of the S. R. Fowle Company of Washington provide important information on the use of these vessels for commerce.

Source:

Tributaries (NoCar Ref VK 24 N8 T74), Vol. Issue 5, Oct 1995, p22-27, il, f

Subject(s):

Schooners; Coastwise shipping; Shipping--Accounting; Washington (N.C.)--History

Record #:

79

Author(s):

Phelps, Shirleyan Beacham

Abstract:

Phelps recreates the community of Washington's reaction as the U.S. entered World War II in 1941.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 59 Issue 7, Dec 1991, p16-17, il

Subject(s):

Washington (N.C.)--History

Record #:

24468

Author(s):

Terez, Angela

Abstract:

Washington, North Carolina is a picturesque waterfront town that is popular for its friendliness and summer festivals. A brief history of the town is presented here, along with historic photos of some of the most famous buildings.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 59 Issue 2, July 1991, p28-31, il

Subject(s):

Washington--Description and travel; Washington (N.C.)--History; Washington (N.C)

Record #:

9243

Author(s):

Squires, L. A.

Abstract:

Although home to a number of political figures, Washington also has a history of celebrities. Cecil B. and William B. DeMille both hail from this town, and author of the book SHOW BOAT, Edna Ferber, was inspired by the Washington show boat.\r\n

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 47 Issue 6, Nov 1979, p18-20, il, por

Subject(s):

Motion picture industry; Washington (N.C.)--History; Ferber, Edna, 1885-1968

Record #:

22555

Author(s):

Rodman, Lida Tunstall

Abstract:

Poised to be removed for a more modern structure, an old home on the corner of Main and Market Streets in Washington, North Carolina was built in 1778 for John Gray Blount. Blount, born in 1752, was a Revolutionary War patriot and served in special missions on behalf of the Revolutionary Government. With a successful import and export trade, Blount became an early commissioner of the town of Washington and was instrumental in getting the county seat transferred there from Bath.

Source:

The North Carolina Booklet (NoCar F 251 .N86), Vol. 22 Issue 1,2,3,4, July-Oct 1922, p46-52 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Blount, John Gray, 1752-1833; Washington (N.C.)--History

Record #:

37419

Author(s):

Abstract:

History of towns all over North Carolina giving their former names; for example: Washington, NC was formerly known as ‘Peatown’ and then ‘Archdale.’

Source:

Carolina Trees & Branches (NoCar F 262 A33 C37), Vol. 4 Issue No. 6, , p54 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina--Towns; Washington (N.C.)--History