Randolph Hills and Historic Landmarks Tour Near Asheboro
A Randolph County travel piece extols Uwharrie Hills and Deep River scenery east of Asheboro. It highlights Faith Rock near Franklinville, Naomi Wise’s legend at Randleman, old covered bridges, scenic country homes, and an arching mountain-road route from Archdale toward Pittsboro.
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Uwharrie
Randolph County
Randolph
Hickory
Asheboro
Faith Rock
Franklinville
Randleman
Naomi Wise
Vacaconne
Pittsboro
Haw River
Archdale
Naomi Wise ballad and Deep River scenery in Randolph county
A feature recalls the Naomi Wise tragedy as told by Randolph County residents. It highlights the Naomi Falls site near Randleman, Deep River scenery, the Naomi Wise ballad, and local lore tied to the old Naomi Falls Mills and nearby landmarks. The piece links the ballad to places along Route 62 from Asheboro to Graham and to Trinity College’s founder Braxton Craven who preserved the tale.
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Randlemen
Naomi Wise
Lewis
Naomi
Deep River
Naomi Falls Company
Randolph County
New Salem
Randleman
Calvin
Naomi Falls
Deep River Mills
Braxton Craven
Trinity College
Old Trinity
Trinity and Archdale Quaker Church Old Time Excursion
A countryside excursion outlines a day trip from Asheboro along a mountain road and concrete highway stopping at Archdale with its Quaker settlement and at Trinity. Old Trinity links to Duke University roots and memories of commencement ceremonies as Salem musicians accompany the parade. The day ends at Archdale’s Quaker church, offering quiet rest before returning home with memories of bygone days.
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Asheboro
High Pot
Archdale
Trinity
Old Trinity
Durham
Duke University
Toth
Old Quaker Church
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High Point
Cerf
Atgh Point
ORTH
Aroltna Tober
Uwharrie Mountains
Guilford
Moore Counties
Villian
Andrew Hunter
FORD
al Preton
Wiffen
Guarandic
Ford Tudor
Ford Ford
East Washington
Vid
Fanning
Bay Doe
Hunter
Ray Dee
Falla
Graham
Central Falls
Liberty
Salem
Fayetteville
Old Deep River
G. H. Kearns
Kiwanis Club
Bunn W. Hackney
Uwharrie Cowcil
City Lake
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High Point Perpetual Building & Loan Association
J. W. Clinard
North Main Street
B. FE. Johnson
Sec'y
Stewart-Warner
RCA
Appliance Company
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