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Gaston County built an industrial empire using the nearby Catawba River; Duke’s development of the river is said to be the most thorough of any stream in the country. This article discusses the history of development and growth in Gaston County.
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29556
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Many associate Mount Holly, North Carolina with the Catawba River for its use in the textile industry. But as that industry has changed, so has Mount Holly's relationship with the river and its other natural resources. The city has taken efforts to acquire land to broaden the reach of the greenway along the Catawba River and provide citizens with access to the natural surroundings.
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24515
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Located on the Catawba River fifteen miles north of Charlotte, is a home built by the Latta family from Ireland. This article presents the history of the family and their plantation home in the 1800s, as well as restoration efforts on the home in 1970 in order to attract tourists and preserve its history.
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14645
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The various dams, such as the Mountain Island Waterpower Station, along the course of the Catawba River were built primarily for the purpose of generating power, but they also have been of tremendous aid in helping control the floods in that area from the often heavy rains.
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24687
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In an excerpt from ‘Letter from the Alleghany Mountains,’ 1848 traveler Charles Lanman (1819-1895) describes his experience traveling on the Blue Ridge in the direction of the Catawba River. He discusses Linville Falls, the Ginger Cake Mountain, and the hermit who lived there.
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35880
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Fashion often comes back around, Ray proved, albeit not through discussing clothing styles. This fashion was a water-borne sport. The appeal of it was asserted through casual attire and inexpensive equipment, an inner tube. Adding to the allure were plenteous places to indulge in the sport, such as Green, Broad, Yadkin, Catawba, and Little Tennessee Rivers.
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