Legendary Locals of Rutherford County

by Dr. Anita Price Davis

Overview

Located in the Piedmont Region of North Carolina, Rutherford County is rich in history, resources, and people. Legendary Locals of Rutherford County attempts to capture this region's history and wealth through introducing some of its people and their lives. These locals begin with explorers like Hernando De Soto; early settlers unafraid of frontier living; early governors like Griffith Rutherford, who left his name in the region; and everyday people who made a difference. Textile magnate Raleigh Rutherford Haynes, South Mountain physician Benjamin Washburn, entertainer Dewitt "Snuffy" Jenkins, Sheriff Damon Huskey, radio announcers Jerrell Bedford and Jim Bishop, preacher Harold Brown, writer Tony Earley, Lt. Gov. Walter Dalton, funeral director T.R. Padgett, muralist Clive Haynes, novelist Kay Hooper, and museum founder-curator Mike Rhyne represent just a sampling of the more recent residents who have shaped the county, the state, and the nation.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781467100649
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	06/03/2013
Series:	Legendary Locals Series
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Compiling Legendary Locals of Rutherford County was a labor of love for Dr. Anita Price Davis. A Rutherford County native, Davis and her husband divide their time between Ellenboro and Spartanburg, where she taught 36 years at Converse College. In her eighth Arcadia Publishing title, Davis hopes to capture and share some of the county's giving spirit.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments 6

Introduction 7

Chapter 1 Explorers and Founders of Rutherford County 9

Chapter 2 Agriculturalists, Conservationists, and Entrepreneurs 21

Chapter 3 Managers of Resources 43

Chapter 4 Communicators 67

Chapter 5 Entertainers 89

Chapter 6 Medical and Spiritual Caregivers 113

Chapter 7 Servicemen, Law Enforcement, and Government Officials 117

Bibliography 125

Index 126