Record #:

24666

Author(s):

O’Kelly, Michael

Abstract:

Belmont Abby is the only one of its kind in America and is the center of an independent diocese. It was established in the wilderness in 1876 but is now home to the monastery, cathedral, and Belmont Abby College.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 22 Issue 18, January 1955, p14-17, il

Subject(s):

Belmont Abbey; Belmont Abbey (Gaston County); Gaston County--Description and travel; Gaston County--History

Record #:

24667

Author(s):

Sharpe, Bill

Abstract:

Gaston County built an industrial empire using the nearby Catawba River; Duke’s development of the river is said to be the most thorough of any stream in the country. This article discusses the history of development and growth in Gaston County.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 22 Issue 18, January 1955, p18-30, il

Subject(s):

Gaston County--Industry; Gaston County--Economic conditions; Gaston County--Description and travel; Gaston County--History; Catawba River

Record #:

24668

Author(s):

Pleasant, Paul

Abstract:

The author introduces various cities and towns in Gaston County, detailing their industries and the development in each.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 22 Issue 18, January 1955, p31-41, il

Subject(s):

Gaston County--Economic conditions; Gaston County--Description and travel; Gaston County--Industry; Gaston County; Gaston County--History