Record #:

7959

Author(s):

Cranford, Fred

Abstract:

In 1893, French-speaking Protestants known as Waldenses settled in Valdese, located in Burke County. The group was persecuted for its religion in Europe from 1184 until 1848, until King Charles Albert, King of Sardinia, and Duke of Savoy, granted the Waldenses full civil liberties and freedom of conscience. Valdese began with 300 settlers and still thrives today with over 4,600 residents.

Source:

Tar Heel Junior Historian (NoCar F 251 T3x), Vol. 45 Issue 2, Spring 2006, p22-24, il, por

Subject(s):

Valdese--History; Valdese--Description and travel