Record #:

9232

Author(s):

Harper, Dave C.

Abstract:

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

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 47 Issue 5, Oct 1979, p10-12, il, map

Subject(s):

Boundary disputes; Boundaries

Record #:

9233

Author(s):

Jackson, Annis Ward

Abstract:

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

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 47 Issue 5, Oct 1979, p15-16, il

Subject(s):

Watauga County--Description and travel

Record #:

9234

Author(s):

Dunn, Michael J., III

Abstract:

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

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 47 Issue 5, Oct 1979, p17, il

Subject(s):

Locomotives--History

Record #:

9235

Author(s):

Henning, Jeannetta O.

Abstract:

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

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 47 Issue 5, Oct 1979, p18-20, il

Subject(s):

Wild horses--Outer Banks

Record #:

9237

Author(s):

Carlton, Nell S.

Abstract:

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

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 47 Issue 5, Oct 1979, p21-23, 46, il

Subject(s):

Anecdotes

Record #:

9238

Author(s):

Styron, Nell Joslin

Abstract:

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

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 47 Issue 5, Oct 1979, p23, 46, il

Subject(s):

Persimmon

Record #:

9239

Author(s):

Bell, Mae Woods

Abstract:

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

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 47 Issue 5, Oct 1979, p24-25, 46, il

Subject(s):

North Carolina Botanical Garden (Chapel Hill); Botanical gardens--Chapel Hill