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County history. When the rabbit rescued Chatham -- Log projects will help teach county history -- Whigs restore two-party rule to Chatham and North Carolina -- The vanished post offices of Chatham County -- Fish tales from old Chatham -- There's more than fish under Jordan Lake's surface -- Chatham was a mecca for northern bird hunters -- Gentlemanly games of hide & seek in Chatham's woods -- The vanishing country stores of Chatham County -- Learn history while enjoying the outdoors -- Chatham education's trip from limited access to broad availability -- Roads never traveled by Bing and Bob -- Developers and historians can work together. |
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Prominent citizens. Patrick St. Lawrence and his big yellow house -- The London family's American dream in Pittsboro -- Charles Manly. the last Whig governor -- John Randolph Lane and the Chatham boys -- Clarence H. Poe, editor of the Progressive farmer, served farmers well -- Master farmer Charlie W. Baldwin, an example to many. |
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Community history. Pittsboro grew up around its courthouse -- Masons came to Pittsboro early -- Saint Bartholomew's historical ties to Chatham -- Pittsboro gave bummers the bum's rush -- Prosperity came to Pittsboro on the train -- Siler City's transfer from stagecoach to Iron Horse -- Siler City's circular journey -- Bonlee's journey from lumber center to placid crossroads -- Happy birthday, Goldston: a little town with a long history -- Gulf lies asleep on the deep -- Health & beauty face a rapidly changing Chatham -- Once there was hope in silk. |
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Industry. Deep river coal, source of dreams and disasters ; Plans for steamboat travel to Chatham were a washout ; Bentwood helped bring Siler City national attention -- Medical care. The doctor who loved Chatham ; Chatham's early medical care was primitive but dedicated -- Naval stories, War of 1812. The mystery of the vanishing naval hero -- Naval stories, Civil War. James L. Waddell, Pittsboro's naval hero ; Lt. Commanding James Waddell and the captivating captive. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Other title |
Chatham crossroads (Pittsboro, N.C.) |
| Other title |
Chatham county line (Pittsboro, N.C.) |
| ISBN | 9780982308301 (pbk.) |
| ISBN | 0982308302 (pbk.) |
