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40544
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A brewery’s namesake is reputed to still exist beneath the surface of Lake James. Offering a factual foundation to the myth surrounding Fonta Flora includes a map at Morganton Public Library and descendants of a family prominent in the community at the time of its sinking. As for the mythical element, it’s represented by local belief that, at low tide, the steeple of a church in Fonta Flora is visible.
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Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 87 Issue 5, October 2019, p172-176, 178, 180 Periodical Website
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28458
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The creation of the Blue Heron intentional community in Chatham County and the members’ lifestyle are detailed. The community was created for those wanting to live a sustainable lifestyle, preserving natural resources, and living close to nature. The members talk about why they chose to live in the community, how the community has changed their life, how the community was formed, and what the goals of the community are.
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Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 13 Issue 6, February 1995, p10-12 Periodical Website
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1554
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The utopian dream of Jetter Andrew Barker, Jr. was manifested in Iredell County during the 1950s, 1960s, and early 1970s. Love Valley, an experiment in utopian communal living, has seen its heyday and today provides a relatively conventional atmosphere.
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North Carolina Humanities (NoCar H 1 N66), Vol. 1 Issue 1, Fall 1992, p101-108, bibl, f