Wake Forest Township got its start in 1834 when Calvin Jones sold his farmland to the North Carolina Baptist State Convention. The college began as a place for local boys to trade manual labor for a religious education. But the campus soon grew and so did the community; �surpassing any other neighborhood in refinement; good society; and wealth;� according to one 19th-century account. By 1909; the town was incorporated. Not long after; with transformers trucked in from Raleigh; residents could read newspaper headlines touting Wake Forest�s fame in sports; academics; and medicine by the glow of the town�s new electric lights. For a time; the town and college seemed inseparable. But by 1956; the school had moved to Winston-Salem; dealing a devastating blow to local residents. For many years afterward; they waited for the world to rediscover Wake Forest. It seems that day has come.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Images of America is right.By lbambamShould be required reading for every Baltimore child. Images of America is right. The churches. businesses. industry. infrastructure. cohesion. success of a black community that thrived after humble beginnings as housing for steelworkers. This story was repeated in communities across America.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. TS; My Home TownBy djonesJerome gave Tuner Station its just due. At a time when many American citizen are struggling to find community.this book; Turner Station. provides us with a road map. This book is a must read for todays community builders.I am proud of the Turner Station Story. Jerome. thanks for telling the world what happened at Turner Station.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. GREAT BOOKBy Ineke N. JohnsonGREAT BOOK. SHOWED ME A LOT ABOUT MY HISTORY AND THE HISTORY OF BOTH OF MY PARENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
