Legendary Locals of Edgecombe and Nash Counties
(Part of the Legendary Locals Series)
No Customer Reviews
The rich agricultural land of northeastern North Carolina was originally settled in the mid-18th century and, in 1777, divided into two counties: Edgecombe and Nash. In 1818, the Battle family established a textile mill that remained in operation for more than 175 years and became the basis for the city of Rocky Mount. The Atlantic Coastline Railroad chose the area as its repair shop in 1899 and, at the turn of the 20th century, the area was booming...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1467100447
ISBN13:9781467100441
Release Date:February 2013
Publisher:Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Length:128 Pages
Weight:0.85 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 6.5" x 9.1"
Related Subjects
HistoryCustomer Reviews
0 rating
Copyright © 2024 Thriftbooks.com Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information | Cookie Policy | Cookie Preferences | Accessibility Statement
ThriftBooks® and the ThriftBooks® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC
ThriftBooks® and the ThriftBooks® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC
