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The third part in a series presented by The State, this article offers further excerpts from the classic travel journal of John Lawson, describing his trip along the North Carolina frontier in 1700.
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Stanley A. Harris, America's pioneer scoutmaster is alive and well at 77 years of age. Born in Johnson County, Tennessee, Harris graduated from Aaron Seminary as well as the University of Chattanooga. Outside of his service to the Boy Scouts of America, Harris was also a principal, professor, manager of the Boone Chamber of Commerce, and business man.
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Located on the southern slopes of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Polk County, is a distinctive region. Originally a part of Mecklenburg County, Polk was also known as Tryon from 1768 through 1779. Aside from difficulties presented by Tories, Cherokees, and the Civil War, residents have sustained by utilizing profits derived from land holdings, the Gold Rush, tourism, agricultural endeavors, the railroad, and modern industry.
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