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A land survey ending in 1737 established a boundary between North and South Carolina. In 1750, both states colonized towns in the same region, but it was not until 1762 that the British Board of Trade asked for the boundary to be resurveyed. Finally, in 1813, the boundary line dispute was concluded to the satisfaction of both states.\r\n
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Chestnut Knob, near Grandfather Mountain, has one of the most spectacular views in North Carolina. Rising about the Valle Crucis, nothing blocks the view from the top.\r\n
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In 1977, the Aberdeen & Rockfish Railroad's steam locomotive Number 40 was moved to Connecticut. Built in 1920, the locomotive will be operated by Valley Railroad which specializes in tourist trains.\r\n
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4.Bringing Back the 'Wild' Horse Patrol by Henning, Jeannetta O. The State Vol. 47 Issue 5, Oct 1979
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Spanish conquistadors who ranged as far north as Chesapeake on the East Cost, left behind some of their horses. A line of these horses still survives today on Ocracoke Island. With the depletion of natural resources, the Park Service has reinstated the horse patrol of earlier days.\r\n
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Born in 1900, the author relates her early life in Wilkes County. Twenty-six families lived on the Brushy Mountains in log cabins. The author describes herbs, roads, as well as a visit to the top of the mountains.\r\n
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Persimmon is used in pudding, bread, brandy, and beer. Persimmon brandy was made popular by Governor Zeb Vance in 1864 when he said the brandy improved his speech delivery. \r\n
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The North Carolina Botanical Garden at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill houses most of the 2,000 plant species indigenous to the state. The garden provides classes, workshops, and tours to its visitors.\r\n
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In 1924, racing first came to North Carolina at the old Charlotte Speedway. A crowd of over 30,000 attended the inaugural Indy-style race, and for several years, the board track racing attracted many fans. Today, there are no board tracks left anywhere in the world, and the old Charlotte Speedway no longer exists.\r\n
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The 1960s saw a resurgence of interest in quilting, a tradition that has never faded from the Appalachian Mountains. The patchwork quilt is strictly a product of colonial America, and has spurred an interest in collecting quilts as a hobby. Not limited to the South, quilt enthusiasts can view collections all over the country.\r\n
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Knobby, Cleveland County's smaller version of Big Foot, is spotted every year in early December. Knobby is non-violent and there are many speculations as to what he really is. Recently, a movie company has decided to produce a film about the monster, bringing national recognition to Cleveland County.\r\n
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Although home to a number of political figures, Washington also has a history of celebrities. Cecil B. and William B. DeMille both hail from this town, and author of the book SHOW BOAT, Edna Ferber, was inspired by the Washington show boat.\r\n
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On February 9, 1848, Dr. Fabius Julius Haywood successfully used chloroform in an operation. He was the first doctor in the country to do so. In 1865, the Union Army seized his home and officers were quartered there. He successfully got his home back the following year.\r\n
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Although the mule population has declined in recent decades, their number is starting to slowly increase. Mules vary greatly in intelligence but are generally hard-working. After almost becoming extinct in post World War II America, mule day celebrations held around the country are fueling a new interest in these creatures.\r\n
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Although allowed to fall into disrepair from the time of the Civil War until 1917, Stonewall Plantation near Rocky Mount was bought by the Nash Count Historical Association in 1974. Funded by the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources, the society has restored the building which was recently added to the National Register of Historic Places.\r\n
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This article is a first-hand recollection of the old Atlantic Hotel in Morehead City. The article covers visitors to the hotel as well as general history. The author includes a anecdote about a romance begun at the hotel.\r\n
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