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for The State Vol. 8 Issue 42, Mar 1941
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Abstract:
Craggy Gardens, said to be the largest and loftiest flower gardens in the world, are to become predominant background for western North Carolina future rhododendron festivals. Craggy Gardens is semi-public property, belonging to the United States government and the city of Asheville. While Craggy Gardens have been a mecca for many years for hardy beauty lovers who could scale the deep heights of Craggy Dome, it was not until 1933 that a motor road to the crest allowed more visitors to enjoy the flowers and the view.
Abstract:
It is a singular fact that none of the three North Carolina signers of the Declaration of Independence was a native of North Carolina. William Hooper was from Massachusetts, Joseph Hewes from New Jersey, and John Penn from Virginia, but all rendered distinguished service to North Carolina and the nation as a whole.