Record #:

13203

Author(s):

Sharpe, Bill

Abstract:

Formed in 1841 from parts of Burke and Wilkes Counties, Caldwell County is one of the leading furniture producing regions. Historically known for various forms of industrial production as well as agriculture, Caldwell is a locally referred to as, \"The Happy Valley.\"

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 22 Issue 9, Sept 1954, p21-28, il, map

Subject(s):

Caldwell County--Economic conditions; Furniture industry and trade--Caldwell County; Caldwell County--History