Record #:

3230

Author(s):

Cecelski, David

Abstract:

John Averitt's Onslow County plantation, \"Rich Lands,\" was a leading naval stores producer 150 years ago. Although great wealth accrued to the family, uncontrolled harvesting destroyed the pines and led to the family's downfall in 1857.

Source:

Coastwatch (NoCar QH 91 A1 N62x), Vol. Issue , Jan/Feb 1997, p21-24, il, por

Subject(s):

Naval stores; Averitt, John A., d. 1863; Plantations--Onslow County