Aerie designs can make custom embroidered labels for your quilts that tells about who the quilt was made for, the occasion the quilt was gifted, the year it was made, etc. Museums and libraries in elkin nc plus adjacent towns and cities. Gwyn about one mile further up the creek from the cotton mill. Visitors to surry county can take advantage of more than a dozen ya. Museums and libraries in elkin nc plus adjacent towns and. Welcome to surry county, the art and soul of north carolinas yadkin valley wine country. In 1753 a group of moravian settlers came to north carolina and began a permanent settlement called bethabara in what is now forsyth county. The yadkin valley railroad gulf and ohio railways, inc. If your family is from the yadkin county, nc area this would be a great book. Elkin is nestled in the beautiful yadkin valley region of northwestern north carolina, famous for its rolling hills, a variety of vineyards and wine tasting rooms, hiking trails, fishing, kayaking, and best of all, a relaxing lifestyle. Your quilt tells a storyit deserves a label that gives credit to the storyteller and provides history for generations to come. Septemberoctober 2019 lifestyle magazine for northwest north carolinas yadkin valley wine region. In 2005, absher set up and still leads the successful ghost tours in downtown wilkesboro, nc on the properties managed by wilkes heritage museum, as well as many sites on.
The new river and southern trail connected yadkin river settlements of north carolina to the great valley road in virginia and to the new river gorge into west virginia. They may include county histories, town histories, other types of histories, collections of biographies, genealogies of families, collections of records for a specific area, etc. The festival also features a wide variety of food items. Its the first book of its kind published in the state of north carolina and it was devoted specifically to the heritage of people of color in this county. In 1877, the elkin valley woolen mill was established by alexander chatham and thomas l. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Looking for the perfect home design that meets your needs.
The arts have always been a staple in the history of yadkin county. The yadkin valley has over 35 wineriesvineyards in the area which makes a trip here well worth your time. Historic downtown elkin in elkin nc plus adjacent towns. Welcome to yadkin river story, a multimedia project about the people who have made the river a part of their lives.
The native grapes of the yadkin valley in western north carolina are the muscadine and the scuppernong. The yadkin valley unitarian universalist fellowship is developing group of religious free thinkers in wilkes county, nc. I thought i would find some of my relatives but they were actually from a neighboring. There is a wine, view and experience for just about anyone. The people of yadkin valley are gracious and welcoming to wine lovers, foodies and nature lovers. Yadkin county vital records can be found at the north carolina department of health which has copies of birth records after 19 and death records after 1930, copies of marriage since jan 1962 and a divorce records since 1958.
Angry troll brewing 222 east main street elkin nc 336 526 0067 website. Many activities are hosted in the history center, located at 458 w. Incorporated in 1811, the towns name was changed to jonesville in 1815 in honor of a local citizen, hardy jones. Here is a great article on early american elrod history from dianne underwood who is an elrod ancestor from north carolina. Yadkin valley magazine by yadkin valley magazine issuu. Understanding the history of the area where your ancestor lived can be helpful to understand what their life may have. Along with great desserts, outdoor adventures and the inspiration for mayberry, i found plenty to wander in yadkin valley, nc. Board of directors roster term january 1 december 31, 2020 executive board position officers representing expires chair mike bovender surry maintenance 2020 chairelect john jonczak the barn at heritage farm 2022 past chair jason pike lifestore 2020 treasurer wendy. Here is the 2012 calendar of activities coordinated by the historical society. I was delighted to discover yadkin valley and surry county of north carolina.
All library locations and materialbook drops are closed until further notice. Vineyards and wineries near vale, nc yadkin valley wine. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading ghosts of the yadkin valley haunted america. History for decades, the yadkin valley was a key tobaccogrowing region in north carolina. Understanding the history of the area where your ancestor lived can be helpful to understand. Yadkin county, north carolina marriage records, 18511868. A meningitis booster dose is required for individuals entering the 12th grade or by 17 years of age, whichever comes first. Aerie designs can make custom embroidered labels for your quilts that tells about who the quilt was made for, the occasion. Yadkin valley chamber of commerce surry, wilkes and. Yadkin county, north carolina genealogy trails history group. Surry county is nestled in the heart of yadkin valley, nc. Reece was born in yadkin county, north carolina, march 8, 1866, and is a son of joel and malissa fleming reece. Create an account increase your productivity, customize your experience, and engage in information you care about sign in.
History of yadkin arts council yadkin cultural arts. The movie theatre, moribund for years, may be brought back to life, but only through a herculean effort. This book deals particularly with the history of the gwyns, lenoirs and allied families, and other families not. Artisan directory artist directory yadkin county artists. Yadkinville for animated maps illustrating north carolina county boundary changes, rotating formation north carolina county boundary maps 16641965 may be viewed for free at the website. Yattken, a siouan word for land of big trees, is attributed to the yadkin river which in turn influenced the naming of yadkin county and its seat of government, yadkinville.
Yadkin county is included in the winstonsalem, nc metropolitan statistical area, which is also included in the greensboro winstonsalem high point, nc combined statistical area. Both lines became part of the southern railway company in the late 1800s. Twice a season, join us for history nights where we discuss historical topics with regional connections, such as appalachian folk medicine, ghosts and legends of yadkin valley, appalachian jack tales, and true crime. Let us help you find what you are looking for or pick from some of our own designs. American state, county, and town sources, third ed. See the 2018 museums and libraries guide for elkin nc and the surrounding yadkin valley in north carolina. Early settlers on the yadkin river elrod family history. The paddle trail is a part of the north carolina state trails system, which is a section of the nc division of parks and recreation. Oct 27, 2010 historic downtown elkin, north carolina. The rolling hills and hollers of the yadkin valley have been home to many.
The mission of the elkin valley trails association evta, an affiliate of nc rail trails, is to increase the quality of life in the elkin valley by building and promoting a network of trails and greenways that will provide educational opportunities, preserve our area history, promote health and wellness, provide economic opportunities and promote an appreciation and a respect for our. Historic downtown elkin, north carolina visit the yadkin valley. Histories and genealogies are published books or collections that contain genealogical information. However, as tobacco farming and cigarette manufacturing in the area declined, some growers, including tobacco farmers, have turned to winemaking. Local history books on north carolina arcadia publishing. The moravians kept detailed records including diaries, maps, and personal memoirs. The site also includes a progressive history and heritage of the community known as the heart of the yadkin valley. Historic downtown elkin in elkin nc plus adjacent towns and. Home to wineries, andy griffiths mayberry, sonker, hiking, biking, and more. Yadkin valley, nc is home to awardwinning wineries, breweries, hiking, biking, paddling, canoeing, rock climbing and more. You can sample the wines of the yadkin valley the third saturday in may at the yadkin valley wine festival at the municipal park in elkin. In 1985, the nc general assembly established the yadkin river state trail as a paddle trail which follows the river for miles 210 km. Historical and other heritage resources blue ridge national.
General george stoneman and his raiders passed through elkin in april 1865 during his destructive raid through western north carolina and virginia. Yadkin county historical genealogical society, inc. I want to thank her for allowing me to share with everyone. Introduction early settlers on the yadkin river the muddy creek settlement. The book also gives me a greater understanding of what the people of yadkin county nc went through during those years.
The yadkin arts council has served out of numerous shared spaces in the area, including the yadkinville high school auditorium, and the building which hosts our yadkin cultural arts center has been home to many monumental businesses of our community. Their studio also features handcrafted items from local and regional artisans. We are a cozy little trail town that celebrates an active outdoor lifestyle. Both were natives of north carolina, and in 1868 removed to andrew county, missouri, locating in rochester township. Established in 1850, yadkin countys orginial inhabitants were the saponi and tutelo, and the first white families traveled to the region by way of the great wagon road. The public libraries of yadkin county board of trustees is comprised of. Historic downtown elkin, north carolina visit the yadkin. Yadkin valley chamber of commerce surry, wilkes and yadkin. The annual event is sponsored by the yadkin county historical society, the jonathan hunt chapter of the daughters and children of the american revolution dar and car and the yadkin valley chapter of the sons of the american revolution sar.
Yadkin valley quilts is a working and teaching quilt studio and so much more. Read this book and over 1 million others with a kindle unlimited membership. Historic downtown elkin yadkin valley wine country. Please read the following information about the new.
Our north carolina books help you discover the most important events in the states history, its culture, and its community evolution throughout time. The yadkin valley is north carolinas first federallyrecognized american viticulture area ava. Yadkin valley homes is dedicated to providing clients with professional turnkey construction services with a unique attention to detail, and high standard of quality. Vineyards and wineries near vale, nc yadkin valley wine country. County libraries yadkin county, nc official website. New required 12th grade meningococcal vaccine information. New river and southern trail genealogy familysearch wiki. The mission of the elkin valley trails association evta, an affiliate of nc rail trails, is to increase the quality of life in the elkin valley by building and promoting a network of trails and greenways that will provide educational opportunities, preserve our area history, promote health and wellness, provide economic opportunities and promote an appreciation and a respect for. Ghosts of the yadkin valley is a collection of spinetingling tales, including ghost stories from many of the areas national historic register sites. Dianas books and coffee 222 e main street elkin nc 3368353142 website. Yadkin county historical society news yadkin ripple. In mercer county, west virginia the name of the trail changed to the kanawha trail kanawha branch of the great indian warpath on its way to chillicothe, ohio. Where can find yadkin county birth, marriage, divorce and death records.
The yadkin has its source beside a resort hotel in blowing rock, n. Ghosts of the yadkin valley haunted america kindle edition by r. Find out where to eat, stay, play, and drink right here. If youre a festival fanatic, you dont want to miss the wine festival and. Introduction early settlers on the yadkin river the muddy creek settlement in 1753 a group of moravian settlers came to north carolina and began a permanent settlement called bethabara. It initially operated as a toll bridge but was later purchased by surry and yadkin counties and operated freely. Our goal is to help you track your ancestors through time by transcribing genealogical and historical data. In addition to his musical background, absher is well versed in regional history and in many stories and tales of the yadkin valley. Absher as he relates the history behind the haunts. First time quiltmaking learning to quilt in six easy lessons softcover. Each year more than 25 wineries in the yadkin valley appellation come together to offer samplings of their awardwinning wines. Southern on main 102 e main street elkin nc 3362582144 website. Speer bridge rd polka dots yadkin plaza shopping center in front of rite aid blue ridge medical whispers and wings yadkin cultural arts center yadkin ymca cvs pharmacy outside rack.
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