Record #:

24478

Author(s):

Terez, Angela

Abstract:

Thousands of tourists visit Mount Airy every year; the Surry County town provided the inspiration for the town of Mayberry in the Andy Griffith series. This article highlights the similarities of the two towns and the influence ‘The Andy Griffith Show’ has had on Mount Airy.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 59 Issue 2, July 1991, p29-32, il

Subject(s):

Mount Airy--Description and travel; Mount Airy--Economic conditions; Andy Griffith Show (Television program)