Madison County History., 01/01/1778-12/31/1961
Series-level Scope and Content Note
This series consists of material pertaining to Madison County, North Carolina.
Dates
- 01/01/1778-12/31/1961
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Extent
From the Collection: 9.5 Linear Feet (7 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Container Summary
Copy of "Foundation Stones of Madison County" by Sadie Smathers Patton, January 1, 1951. Also, rough notes from census, 1860-1870; notes concerning history of the county, 1934-1937; notes on redevelopment area organization of Madison County, 1961 - provides a rough "State of the County" at that time. There is also David C. Cunningham's "A History of Hot Springs" which covers the period from its foundation up to 1952-bibliography included.
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
MADISON COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA-HISTORY: Manuscript
PATTON, SADIE SMATHERS-TYPESCRIPT: "FOUNDATION STONES OF MADISON CO.": Typescript
CENSUS DATA-MADISON COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA-(1860-1870): Manuscript
MADISON COUNTY, N.C.-DESCRIPTION/STATISTICS-1961: Manuscript
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
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