Record #:

9220

Author(s):

Denny, Zeb

Abstract:

In 1789, Rockford was founded as the new county seat of Surry County. The county was divided in 1850 and the new seat was moved to Dobson and Rockford stopped growing. When the Southern Railway Company built a line that went through Rockford in 1890, the town boomed again. Rockford flooded in 1916 and has never fully recovered.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 47 Issue 1, June 1979, p12-14, il

Subject(s):

Rockford--History; Surry County--History

Record #:

12912

Author(s):

Sharpe, Bill

Abstract:

Spanning 537 square miles and containing an average elevation of 1,000 feet, Surrey County was established in 1771, from a section of land taken from Rowan County. Sustained through agricultural, lumber, and minor industrial efforts, Surrey residents enjoy a mild Piedmont climate and a 190 day growing season.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 28 Issue 24, Apr 1961, p12-14, 26, 28-30, il, map

Subject(s):

Surry County--History

Record #:

12913

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

Including Pilot Mountain, Dobson, Siloam, White Plains, Low Gap, and Westfield, this article provides brief descriptions of the towns and cities of Surrey County.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 28 Issue 24, Apr 1961, p22, 24, il

Subject(s):

Surry County--History