Record #:

13203

Author(s):

Sharpe, Bill

Abstract:

Formed in 1841 from parts of Burke and Wilkes Counties, Caldwell County is one of the leading furniture producing regions. Historically known for various forms of industrial production as well as agriculture, Caldwell is a locally referred to as, \"The Happy Valley.\"

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 22 Issue 9, Sept 1954, p21-28, il, map

Subject(s):

Caldwell County--Economic conditions; Furniture industry and trade--Caldwell County; Caldwell County--History

Record #:

13205

Author(s):

Pleasant, Paul

Abstract:

Caldwell County is named for Dr. Joseph Caldwell, who was a math professor (1796) and later president (1806) of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Pleasants lists towns in the county, including Lenoir, Granite Falls, Rhodhiss, Hudson, and Globe, and gives information on how they were named and how they grew.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 22 Issue 9, Sept 1954, p32-33, 38, il

Subject(s):

Caldwell County--History; Cities and towns--Caldwell County

Record #:

22368

Author(s):

Patterson, Lindsay

Abstract:

This article explores the storied and extensive history of Palmyra, a historical estate located in Caldwell County, North Carolina

Source:

The North Carolina Booklet (NoCar F 251 .N86), Vol. 12 Issue 2, October 1912, p104-135, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Caldwell County--History

Record #:

24598

Author(s):

Harper, Margaret

Abstract:

This article presents the history and significance of a historical home called Fort Defiance in the Yadkin Valley. It was owned by General William Lenoir (1751-1839), a Captain of Militia during the American Revolutionary War.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 32 Issue 24, May 1965, p12-13, 20, il

Subject(s):

Fort Defiance (Caldwell County); Caldwell County--History; Caldwell County--Description and travel; Lenoir, William, 1751-1839