Record #:

12883

Author(s):

Sharpe, Bill

Abstract:

Located on the southern slopes of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Polk County, is a distinctive region. Originally a part of Mecklenburg County, Polk was also known as Tryon from 1768 through 1779. Aside from difficulties presented by Tories, Cherokees, and the Civil War, residents have sustained by utilizing profits derived from land holdings, the Gold Rush, tourism, agricultural endeavors, the railroad, and modern industry.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 27 Issue 21, Mar 1960, p11-12, 24-26, il

Subject(s):

Polk County--Description and travel; Polk County--History; Polk County--Economic conditions

Record #:

14650

Author(s):

Vining, Seth M.

Abstract:

This article details the industrial and agricultural changes happening in Polk County, near the South Carolina border.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 12 Issue 4, June 1944, p16-19, 21, f

Subject(s):

Polk County--Economic conditions; Industry--Polk County; Agriculture--Polk County

Record #:

30206

Author(s):

Martin, Edward

Abstract:

Tryon International Equestrian Center in Polk County, North Carolina has expanded its property to develop hospitality and accommodation services. While equestrian events attract horse fanciers, the center’s greater impact might be on the economic landscape of Polk County and the equestrian industry.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 36 Issue 6, June 2016, p26-27, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Equestrian centers; Economic development; Polk County--Economic conditions

Record #:

38242

Author(s):

Martin, Edward

Abstract:

Defined as the Olympic Games equivalent for horses is the World Equestrian Games. Cited as the most attended sports event in the state, its projected revenue was 400 million dollars. The thirteen-day event was expected to impact the economies of towns such as Asheville and Hendersonville. Tryon International Equestrian Center’s as its locale can be attributed to its efforts at revitalizing the surrounding job market, in initiatives such as reviving All American Homes of North Carolina, Inc. as US Precision Construction LLC. Choosing North Carolina as its site may be a nod to its reputation for producing thoroughbreds such as Sir Archie, whose descendants include Secretariat, Seattle Slew, and Native Dancer.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 38 Issue 8, August 2018, p56-63 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Horses; World Equestrian Games ; Polk County--Economic conditions; Tryon International Equestrian Center (Mill Spring); Thoroughbred horses--Sir Archie; Thoroughbred horses; Thoroughbred horses--Secretariat; Asheville