Davie County; carved out of Rowan County and named for a Revolutionary War hero in 1836; boasts a rich history. The Great Wagon Road brought many settlers to the area in the 18th century; including Daniel Boone�s parents�buried in Joppa Cemetery in Mocksville. The National Historical Register includes 16 county sites; among them the Cooleemee Plantation; home to the Hairston family since 1817. Davie County�s agricultural heritage is complemented by its progressing commercial and retail development. Images of America: Davie County commemorates the area�s communities; people; livelihoods; pastimes; and traditions; including the annual Masonic Picnic; observed for over 130 years.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Another Bronx ResourceBy Joseph G.Unique photos for someone that grew up in the Bronx from its more bucolic days to today. Recommended. I bought two more for gifts.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Not Named for a RiverBy paddyo"The Bronx was given its name in 1898 when the new borough was named after its single largest geographical feature: the Bronx River"What??????? Jesus. at least do a little research into how the Bronx was named.The Bronx River was originally called Broncks River.Named after Swedish immigrant. Jonas Bronck. the first recorded European settler to the area.Thus. it is he who the borough is named. not the river.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A showcase of vintage. black-and-white photographs capturing history. flavor and characterBy Midwest Book ReviewPart of Arcadia Publishings excellent "Then Now" series. Then Now: The Bronx is a showcase of vintage. black-and-white photographs capturing history. flavor and character of one of New Yorks most well-known boroughs. named after the nearby Bronx River. Each image is accompanied by a detailed caption that adds context and insight to the memorable photograph itself. Most of the images in "Then Now: The Bronx" were taken during the first two-thirds of the twentieth century; all reveal a telltale glimpse of Americas vibrant past. Highly recommended. "An aerial photograph of the Freedomland Amusement Park site shows the property contoured into the shape of the continental United States. Although the amusement park lasted a brief time - ground-breaking took place in 1959. it declared bankruptcy in September 1964. and was torn down early 1965 - Freedomland holds some very fond memories for many New York-area baby boomers. The location of the park is now occupied by Co-op City and the Bay Plaza Shopping Center."
