Record #:

15855

Author(s):

Sadler, W. J.

Abstract:

Edward Dudley of New Hanover County was the first North Carolina Governor to be elected by popular vote. Davie County was formed during his administration and Davidson College established. Like his predecessors he fought for public education and sent to the legislature proposals including the establishment of free schools in every county. Although the legislature was resistant, Dudley is given credit for doing more for public education than any previous governor.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 3 Issue 32, Jan 1936, p8

Subject(s):

Governors