Siler City / Marian Rogers-Lindsay.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rogers-Lindsay, Marian., Author.

Series:

Images of America.

Images of America

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Siler City (N.C.)--Biography--Pictorial works.

Siler City (N.C.).

Siler City (N.C.)--History--Pictorial works.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (127 pages) : chiefly illustrations, map, portraits.

Place of Publication:

Charleston, SC : Arcadia Publishing, [2014]

Summary:

Siler City is located in the piedmont region of North Carolina, on the western side of Chatham County. The railroad first ran through the area in 1884, and the community was officially established in 1887. Blacksmith shops, livery stables, cotton gins, and sawmills were early resources that attracted trade. Lumber mills, furniture manufacturers, and a yarn plant came to town and supported its early industrialization. In 1972, Frances Bavier, better known as "Aunt Bee" from The Andy Griffith Show, retired from acting and bought a house in Siler City, where she lived the remainder of her days. Today, Siler City is a unique town that offers local residents and visitors a variety of activities, including an active artist community, Mount Vernon Springs, parks, and local sporting events at area high schools. Through this collection of historical photographs, Siler City showcases the rich industrial, commercial, and communal history of this small Southern town.

Contents:

Matthews Crossing

Business

Churches

Schools

Sports and recreation

Law enforcement and municipalities

The people of Siler City

Town murals

Surrounding area attractions.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 126).

OCLC:

900733837