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24463
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During December, a town in Gaston County, McAdenville, hosts a community wide Christmas light display funded by Stowe-Pharr Mills textile company. McAdenville has become known as “Christmas Town, USA,” which brings in thousands of tourists wishing to see the lights.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 58 Issue 7, December 1990, p20-23, il
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24576
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McAdenville was a mill town that was the first to bring electricity to North Carolina. This article discusses its most unique features.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 39 Issue 9, October 1971, p14-15, il
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24668
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The author introduces various cities and towns in Gaston County, detailing their industries and the development in each.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 22 Issue 18, January 1955, p31-41, il
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4788
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Gaston County attractions draw tourists from across the nation and abroad. Crowders Mountain State Park's recent expansion now connects the park to South Carolina's Kings Mountain, providing 15,000 acres for outdoor activities. Among the features of Gastonia's Schiele Museum and Planetarium is the largest collection of land mammal specimens in the Southeast. Other attractions include the Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens and Belmont Abbey.
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North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 58 Issue 9, Sept 2000, p48, il