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Albemarle and Stanly County A View From 1890s Growth
A detailed county prospectus from Albemarle dated Sept 15 describes Stanly County’s geography soils and crops. It notes wheat premiums won abroad, rising taxable property, population, and diverse mineral springs. The piece highlights water power potential river tributaries rail access and opportunities for mills factories and new enterprises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Pee Dee
John Stanly
Newbern
Albemarle
Stanly
Cabarrus and
Rowan
Anson
Union
Cabarrus
Vienna
A. F. Atkins
Albemarle Academy
H. W. Spinks
Norwood
New London
Old Arm Chair Club
Masons
Knightsof Honor
South Carolina
Misenheimer & Lentz
Concord
Salisbury
Yadkin River
Yadkin
Narrows
North Carolina
Albermarle
Uwharrie
Stanly County
Niles Woods
Stanly Freehold Gold Mining Co
Alamance
Hearne & Haithcock