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14554
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Before the Civil War, spring resort destinations were popular vacation spots for residents of the state. The most notable was Shocco and Jones springs in Warren County and drew visitors from in state, South Carolina, and Virginia. Visitors came to the springs either for health, rest, or pure enjoyment.
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24510
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A spa called Shocco Springs in use in the 1800s in Warren County provided patrons with entertainment, fine dining, and the curative aspects of the nearby mineral springs. This article presents the history and popularity of the spa.
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35676
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Joseph Seawell Jones was known as a hoax master. His talent originated during his boyhood in Shocco Creek and continued through academic stints at the University of North Carolina and Harvard. One hoax was a bank caper orchestrated in Columbus, Missouri. It involved “Cape Fear Money,” actually blank slips of paper, and “Public Documents,” actually old newspapers.
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