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19296
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Iredell County, located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, has a population slightly over 50,000. Kiser relates some of the county's history. It is a booming agricultural section of the state with a wide diversity of crops, and it grows the most grain in the state. Dairying and cattle raising are the money crops. There are several large manufacturing centers including Mooresville, Statesville, and Troutman.
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20453
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Understanding land use and ownership in the Piedmont during the late 18th and early 19th century is a difficult topic of study due to lack of documentation. One glimpse into this world is a County Land Valuation Book for Iredell County 1800. This work includes not only land records but family papers, deeds, farming accounts, and surveyor's notes. The author examines this document to present a picture of early agricultural life in the Piedmont, specifically Iredell County, which includes not only a historical account but statistical data.
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North Carolina Historical Review
(NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 29 Issue 4, Oct 1952,
p523-539, il, f
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29256
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Iredell County, North Carolina has three regions: the agricultural north, the bustling crossroads of the Piedmont, and the industry magnet of the south. With cities like Statesville and Mooresville, Iredell County offers up-and-coming activities with a small-town atmosphere.
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31168
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Two factors often shape the outcome of community planning efforts – how planners handle controversy and how they seize opportunity. This article characterizes these factors, identifies strategies to address them, and presents several case studies to illustrate these techniques in practice. In so doing, it offers insights on how to turn a community’s passions to productive use and expand our influence as planning professionals.
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