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. 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. County libraries yadkin county, nc official website. History of yadkin arts council yadkin cultural arts. The people of yadkin valley are gracious and welcoming to wine lovers, foodies and nature lovers.
See the 2018 museums and libraries guide for elkin nc and the surrounding yadkin valley in north carolina. 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. General george stoneman and his raiders passed through elkin in april 1865 during his destructive raid through western north carolina and virginia. I want to thank her for allowing me to share with everyone. Gwyn about one mile further up the creek from the cotton mill. 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. 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. Historical and other heritage resources blue ridge national. Dianas books and coffee 222 e main street elkin nc 3368353142 website. 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 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 moravians kept detailed records including diaries, maps, and personal memoirs. Oct 27, 2010 historic downtown elkin, north carolina. Welcome to surry county, the art and soul of north carolinas yadkin valley wine country. Let us help you find what you are looking for or pick from some of our own designs. Here is the 2012 calendar of activities coordinated by the historical society.
Ghosts of the yadkin valley haunted america kindle edition by r. This book deals particularly with the history of the gwyns, lenoirs and allied families, and other families not. Yadkin valley homes is dedicated to providing clients with professional turnkey construction services with a unique attention to detail, and high standard of quality. Septemberoctober 2019 lifestyle magazine for northwest north carolinas yadkin valley wine region. In 1877, the elkin valley woolen mill was established by alexander chatham and thomas l. However, as tobacco farming and cigarette manufacturing in the area declined, some growers, including tobacco farmers, have turned to winemaking. The public libraries of yadkin county board of trustees is comprised of. 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.
The out of towners guide book to happy valley contains personal and often humorous reminiscences of the authors life and experience in historic happy valley, a beautiful 28 mile long valley nourished by the yadkin river and stretching from patterson, nc almost to wilkesboro, nc. Visitors to surry county can take advantage of more than a dozen ya. 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. Artisan directory artist directory yadkin county artists. Yadkin valley magazine by yadkin valley magazine issuu. Historic downtown elkin yadkin valley wine country. It initially operated as a toll bridge but was later purchased by surry and yadkin counties and operated freely. I was delighted to discover yadkin valley and surry county of north carolina. Museums and libraries in elkin nc plus adjacent towns and cities. Welcome to yadkin river story, a multimedia project about the people who have made the river a part of their lives.
Family researching in yadkin county, north carolina. 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. Where can find yadkin county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. 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. If your family is from the yadkin county, nc area this would be a great book. Reece was born in yadkin county, north carolina, march 8, 1866, and is a son of joel and malissa fleming reece. Yadkin county, north carolina history, genealogy records. Yadkin county, north carolina genealogy trails history group.
Our goal is to help you track your ancestors through time by transcribing genealogical and historical data. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading ghosts of the yadkin valley haunted america. 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. The book also gives me a greater understanding of what the people of yadkin county nc went through during those years. Museums and libraries in elkin nc plus adjacent towns and.
In 1753 a group of moravian settlers came to north carolina and began a permanent settlement called bethabara in what is now forsyth county. American state, county, and town sources, third ed. Absher as he relates the history behind the haunts. We are a cozy little trail town that celebrates an active outdoor lifestyle. Create an account increase your productivity, customize your experience, and engage in information you care about sign in. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. May 29, 2009 ghosts of the yadkin valley is a collection of spinetingling tales, including ghost stories from many of the areas national historic register sites. The yadkin valley is north carolinas first federallyrecognized american viticulture area ava. The yadkin valley unitarian universalist fellowship is developing group of religious free thinkers in wilkes county, nc. The arts have always been a staple in the history of yadkin county.
Southern on main 102 e main street elkin nc 3362582144 website. Local history books on north carolina arcadia publishing. In 1985, the nc general assembly established the yadkin river state trail as a paddle trail which follows the river for miles 210 km. 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.
Along with great desserts, outdoor adventures and the inspiration for mayberry, i found plenty to wander in yadkin valley, nc. Yadkin valley chamber of commerce surry, wilkes and. Yadkin county, north carolina marriage records, 18511868. 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, nc is home to awardwinning wineries, breweries, hiking, biking, paddling, canoeing, rock climbing and more. Yadkin valley quilts is a working and teaching quilt studio and so much more. Early settlers on the yadkin river elrod family history. The yadkin valley has over 35 wineriesvineyards in the area which makes a trip here well worth your time. Both lines became part of the southern railway company in the late 1800s. There is a wine, view and experience for just about anyone.
In addition to his musical background, absher is well versed in regional history and in many stories and tales of the yadkin valley. The native grapes of the yadkin valley in western north carolina are the muscadine and the scuppernong. Our north carolina books help you discover the most important events in the states history, its culture, and its community evolution throughout time. Introduction early settlers on the yadkin river the muddy creek settlement. The rolling hills and hollers of the yadkin valley have been home to many. Please read the following information about the new. Historic downtown elkin, north carolina visit the yadkin. 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. Historic downtown elkin, north carolina visit the yadkin valley. 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. Ghosts of the yadkin valley is a collection of spinetingling tales, including ghost stories from many of the areas national historic register sites. Many activities are hosted in the history center, located at 458 w. Yadkin county historical society news yadkin ripple. History for decades, the yadkin valley was a key tobaccogrowing region in north carolina.
Surry county is nestled in the heart of yadkin valley, nc. Here is a great article on early american elrod history from dianne underwood who is an elrod ancestor from north carolina. 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. Understanding the history of the area where your ancestor lived can be helpful to understand what their life may have. Understanding the history of the area where your ancestor lived can be helpful to understand.
New river and southern trail genealogy familysearch wiki. Incorporated in 1811, the towns name was changed to jonesville in 1815 in honor of a local citizen, hardy jones. New required 12th grade meningococcal vaccine information. Vineyards and wineries near vale, nc yadkin valley wine country. The festival also features a wide variety of food items. There the mother died in 1870, and the father in 1874, his death being caused by a stroke of lightning. If youre a festival fanatic, you dont want to miss the wine festival and. Their studio also features handcrafted items from local and regional artisans. Yadkin county historical genealogical society, inc. Home to wineries, andy griffiths mayberry, sonker, hiking, biking, and more. Vineyards and wineries near vale, nc yadkin valley wine.
The yadkin has its source beside a resort hotel in blowing rock, n. Histories and genealogies are published books or collections that contain genealogical information. Your quilt tells a storyit deserves a label that gives credit to the storyteller and provides history for generations to come. Looking for the perfect home design that meets your needs. Historic downtown elkin in elkin nc plus adjacent towns. A meningitis booster dose is required for individuals entering the 12th grade or by 17 years of age, whichever comes first. Yadkin valley chamber of commerce surry, wilkes and yadkin. Read this book and over 1 million others with a kindle unlimited membership. Yancey county history association po box 1088 11 academy street. All library locations and materialbook drops are closed until further notice. I thought i would find some of my relatives but they were actually from a neighboring. The movie theatre, moribund for years, may be brought back to life, but only through a herculean effort. Aerie designs can make custom embroidered labels for your quilts that tells about who the quilt was made for, the occasion. The site also includes a progressive history and heritage of the community known as the heart of the yadkin valley.
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