Record #:

8392

Author(s):

Andrews, Ashley-Harrington

Abstract:

Thomasville, located southwest of High Point in eastern Davidson County, has grown from a population of 308 in 1860 to 20,000 today. The town was founded in 1852 by John W. Thomas. Thomasville boasts the world's largest chair as its centerpiece in recognition of its furniture-making heritage. Andrews discusses the industries that have flourished there and the contributions citizens of the town have made militarily from the Civil War to World War II.

Source:

Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 38 Issue 12, Dec 2006, p21, il

Subject(s):

Thomasville--Description and travel; Thomasville--Economic conditions