Record #:

9812

Author(s):

Mosseller, Lillian Mills

Abstract:

William Mills began planting apple orchards in Henderson County, shortly after the Revolutionary War. He was born November 10, 1746, while John Chapman, the famous “Johnny Appleseed,” was born in 1775. His apple orchards preceded Chapman's by thirty years. Today apple growing is a strong pillar in Henderson County's economy. About 65 percent of North Carolina's apple harvest is grown there. The state ranks seventh in the U.S. in apple production.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 43 Issue 3, Aug 1975, p8-10, il

Subject(s):

Orchards--Henderson County; Apples--Henderson County--History; Mills, William, 1746-1834

Record #:

13370

Author(s):

Wright, W.B.

Abstract:

Apples are a big business in Henderson County, and for at least five days out of every year they are also the prime inspiration and featured attraction for North Carolina's fastest growing fall festival.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 21 Issue 13, Aug 1953, p5, 14, f

Subject(s):

Music festivals--Henderson County; Apples--Henderson County--History

Record #:

13197

Author(s):

Sharpe, Bill

Abstract:

William Mills, a wounded Tory during the Revolutionary War, hid in a cave on Sugar Loaf Mountain, returning after the Revolution to become the first white settler of Henderson County. Sharpe details the history, geography, development, and economic conditions of Henderson County.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 23 Issue 24, Apr 1956, p16-23, 26-29, map, f

Subject(s):

Apples--Henderson County--History; Henderson County--Economic conditions