Record #:

7661

Author(s):

Whirty, Ryan

Abstract:

Princeville, located in Edgecombe County, has a unique place in history. It is the first town in the country incorporated by African Americans. In 1999, floods caused by Hurricane Floyd devastated the town. Six years later Princeville continues to rebuild itself. Whirty discusses the efforts of citizens to bring their town back to life.

Source:

Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 37 Issue 9, Sept 2005, p18-19, il

Subject(s):

Princeville--History; Hurricane Floyd, 1999; Princeville--Description and travel