Record #:

8221

Author(s):

McKinnon, Henry A.

Abstract:

Maxton, has had several name changes. Originally it was a rail depot between Charlotte and Wilmington. Adopting the name of a local creek, the town first called itself Shoe Heel. This name was changed in 1877 to Tilden, after Democratic presidential candidate Samuel J. Tilden. In 1879 the town's name was mysteriously changed to the Scottish name “Quhele” and then again renamed Shoe Heel in 1881. Finally in 1887, the name Maxton was adopted in reference to the Scottish name prefix “Mac.” This name has remained since then.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 52 Issue 6, Nov 1984, p28-30, por

Subject(s):

Maxton--History

Record #:

13696

Author(s):

McLeod, Sue

Abstract:

St. Pauls, Red Springs, Rowland, Pembroke, Maxton, Parkton, and Lumberbridge - all towns in Robeson County - have changed dramatically since the 18th century. Brief histories, facts, and statistics about these towns are presented.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 20 Issue 26, Nov 1952, p28-31, il

Subject(s):

Robeson County--History; Maxton--History; St. Pauls--History; Red Springs--History; Rowland--History; Pembroke--History; Parkton--History; Lumberbridge--History

Record #:

34634

Author(s):

Holt, Bill

Abstract:

During the Second World War, the U.S. Army opened a Glider Pilot training program in Laurinburg-Maxton airport in Maxton, North Carolina. Holt was a program participant and trained as a CG-4A glider pilot and C-47 co-pilot. During the war, Holt served with the American invasion force at Wesel, Germany.

Source:

The Researcher (NoCar F 262 C23 R47), Vol. 16 Issue 3, Winter 2000, p9-11, il, por

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History--World War, 1939-1945--Aerial operations, American; North Carolina--History--World War, 1939-1945--Training camps; Maxton--History