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