Record #:

13185

Author(s):

Old Trudge

Abstract:

Sawney Webb, a genius in education, was a native of Person County. He was a Confederate officer and a graduate of the University of North Carolina. His small preparatory school in Tennessee was considered one of the best, sending young men on to colleges to impress the schools with their educational background. He infused his students with a love of learning and is considered by some to be the greatest man to ever come out of Person County

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 23 Issue 21, Mar 1956, p15, f

Subject(s):

Person County--History; Webb, William Robert, 1842-1924

Record #:

13186

Author(s):

Sharpe, Bill

Abstract:

Sharpe shares the history of the formation of Person County as well as its subsequent changes. He recounts the industrial and agricultural aspects of the County, as well as the educational highlights and other developments.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 23 Issue 21, Mar 1956, p16-17, 19, 21-23, 26-28, map, f

Subject(s):

Person County--History; Person County--Economic conditions; Education--Person County