Record #:

31612

Author(s):

Abstract:

Asheboro, named for Governor Samuel Ashe, lies in the geographical center of North Carolina near the Uwharrie Mountains. Over the years, Asheboro has experienced phenomenal industrial growth. This article highlights several features in Asheboro, such as the state zoo, 1839 Female Academy, Pisgah Covered Bridge, Acme-McCrary textile manufacturer, and the Seagrove pottery community.

Source:

Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 8 Issue 3, Mar 1976, p6-8, il, por

Subject(s):

Asheboro--Description and travel; Asheboro--Industry

Record #:

2601

Author(s):

Whittington, Dennis

Abstract:

With 253 auto parts manufacturers in the state, the industry is a growing part of the Tar Heel economy. New plants include ASMO Co. LTD. in Pitt County and Asheboro's Timkin Company.

Source:

North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 53 Issue 11, Nov 1995, p18-21,24-25, il

Subject(s):

Automobile supplies industry; Pitt County--Industry; Asheboro--Industry

Record #:

30948

Author(s):

Thayer, Cleveland

Abstract:

With dedicated citizens willing to promote development and industrial growth, Asheboro, North Carolina has been able to foster and encourage relationships with industrialists, bringing rapid growth to the region. Local industries now include B.B. Walker Shoe Company, National Carbide, Acme Hosiery, General Electric, and McMillan Stave Company.

Source:

We the People of North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 16 Issue 6, November 1958, p57-58, 95, por

Subject(s):

Asheboro--Industry

Record #:

24204

Author(s):

Stiles, Scott [Photographer]; Murray, Arthur O. [Author]

Abstract:

McDowell Lumber Co. is a sawmill just outside of Asheboro that produces about 100,000 board feet a day and has expanded in size since 2001.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 26 Issue 11, November 2006, p66-71, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Asheboro--Industry; Sawmill workers; Lumber trade--North Carolina; Lumbering