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Graham County is OUR STATE magazine's featured county of the month. Located near the Tennessee border, the county is home to 8,000 residents. With 60 percent of the county's 433 square miles forested and under U.S. Forest Service management, tourism and outdoor activities are popular. Teague discusses county history, the Cherokee Indians, and how residents supplement their incomes from forest sources.
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12190
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In another extract from Zeigler and Grosscup's \"Heart of the Alleghenies,\" published in 1881, the travelers describe their experiences in Graham County. In particular, the pair concentrates on the recent purchase by a county native of 800 merino sheep, their ill care, and subsequent death. Zeigler and Grosscup continue on, detailing their travels to Madison and Buncombe Counties.
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12655
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Graham, the last land wrested from Indians and settled by white men, is considered North Carolina's last frontier. Located next to the Tennessee border, most of the area is still forest, some areas still possessing virgin timber. A helpful travel guide illustrates the abundant resources and history of Graham County, including waterways, forests, and game.
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14934
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It is well off the beaten path for most North Carolinians, but Graham County is well worth visiting if you enjoy rugged mountain scenery, beautiful lakes, virgin forests, and roaring rivers.
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