Record #:

15831

Author(s):

Sadler, W. J.

Abstract:

James Turner served three one-year terms as Governor of North Carolina. Although he had received a small amount of education as a youth, he championed a comprehensive system of education for the state. The Legislature, however, thought otherwise and his efforts were unsuccessful. He was a proponent of a better road system, but lacked of funds kept this from happening. During his term the first Governor's Mansion was erected.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 3 Issue 21, Oct 1935, p6

Subject(s):

Governors