Record #:

24684

Author(s):

Arthur, Billy

Abstract:

An anecdotal history of Onslow is provided, with a particular focus on the early 1900s.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 22 Issue 22, March 1955, p16-17, il, por

Subject(s):

Onslow County--Description and travel; Onslow County--Industries; Onslow County--History; Anecdotes

Record #:

24685

Author(s):

Sharpe, Bill

Abstract:

Onslow County was originally a small farming and fishing-based region, but after 1940, when development of an anti-aircraft base began, the county was pushed into the mainstream and grew exponentially. The history of development and growth in the region is provided here.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 22 Issue 22, March 1955, p18-26, il, por, map

Subject(s):

Onslow County--Description and travel; Onslow County--Economic conditions; Onslow County--Industries; Onslow County--History