Tales beyond fried rabbit : Chatham's historical heritage / Fred J. Vatter.

Author/creator Vatter, Fred J.
Format Book
Publication InfoPittsboro, N.C. : Chatham County Historical Association, ©2009.
Descriptionix, 175 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 23 cm
Subjects
Chatham County (N.C.)--History.
Chatham County (N.C.)--History. --Anecdotes.

Contents County history. When the rabbit rescued Chatham -- Log projects will help teach county history -- Whigs restore two-party rule to Chatham and North Carolina -- The vanished post offices of Chatham County -- Fish tales from old Chatham -- There's more than fish under Jordan Lake's surface -- Chatham was a mecca for northern bird hunters -- Gentlemanly games of hide & seek in Chatham's woods -- The vanishing country stores of Chatham County -- Learn history while enjoying the outdoors -- Chatham education's trip from limited access to broad availability -- Roads never traveled by Bing and Bob -- Developers and historians can work together.
Contents Prominent citizens. Patrick St. Lawrence and his big yellow house -- The London family's American dream in Pittsboro -- Charles Manly. the last Whig governor -- John Randolph Lane and the Chatham boys -- Clarence H. Poe, editor of the Progressive farmer, served farmers well -- Master farmer Charlie W. Baldwin, an example to many.
Contents Community history. Pittsboro grew up around its courthouse -- Masons came to Pittsboro early -- Saint Bartholomew's historical ties to Chatham -- Pittsboro gave bummers the bum's rush -- Prosperity came to Pittsboro on the train -- Siler City's transfer from stagecoach to Iron Horse -- Siler City's circular journey -- Bonlee's journey from lumber center to placid crossroads -- Happy birthday, Goldston: a little town with a long history -- Gulf lies asleep on the deep -- Health & beauty face a rapidly changing Chatham -- Once there was hope in silk.
Contents Industry. Deep river coal, source of dreams and disasters ; Plans for steamboat travel to Chatham were a washout ; Bentwood helped bring Siler City national attention -- Medical care. The doctor who loved Chatham ; Chatham's early medical care was primitive but dedicated -- Naval stories, War of 1812. The mystery of the vanishing naval hero -- Naval stories, Civil War. James L. Waddell, Pittsboro's naval hero ; Lt. Commanding James Waddell and the captivating captive.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references.
Other title Chatham crossroads (Pittsboro, N.C.)
Other title Chatham county line (Pittsboro, N.C.)
ISBN9780982308301 (pbk.)
ISBN0982308302 (pbk.)

Availability

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Joyner NC Stacks F262.C4 V38 2009 ✔ Available Place Hold