[PDF] South Orange Revisited (Images of America) by Naoma Welk at Arts-Photography

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North Carolinas historic county of Granville; nestled in the rolling hills of the Piedmont along the North Carolina-Virginia border; was named for Lord John Carteret; Earl of Granville; in the mid-18th century. The home to Declaration of Independence signer John Penn; Granville was once recognized for its educational centers and tobacco-based economy. Although the county has become more industrial than agricultural in recent years; Granvillians hold fast to their rural heritage; honoring and remembering the hardships early settlers triumphantly faced to mold a better life for both themselves and future generations.Images of America: Granville County is a pictorial retrospective illustrating many of the countys achievements; both large and small. Vintage photographs; highlighted by informative captions; relay the arrival of the railroad and the towns of Creedmoor; Stem; and Stovall; which grew up along the tracks; the development of Oxford; the county seat; the construction and usage of Camp Butner; and various other events from the late 19th and 20th centuries. Images also feature past residents; offering longtime families the chance to see loved ones and newcomers the opportunity to connect faces with local names.