Onslow County / Patricia M. Hughey.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hughey, Patricia M., author.

Series:

Images of America.

Images of America

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Onslow County (N.C.)--History, Local--Pictorial works.

Onslow County (N.C.).

Onslow County (N.C.)--Buildings, structures, etc--Pictorial works.

Onslow County (N.C.)--Social life and customs--Pictorial works.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (232 pages).

Place of Publication:

Charleston, South Carolina : Arcadia Publishing, 2016.

Summary:

Onslow County is one of the oldest maritime and agricultural counties on the southeastern coast of North Carolina. Originally inhabited by indigenous peoples, the area was settled in the early 18th century by a diverse group of people, including farmers, merchants, indentured servants, and slaves, hailing not only from nearby colonies but also from the British Isles and West Indies. This diversity has continued into the 21st century; Onslow's citizens have arrived from virtually every state and from several foreign countries due to the military presence of Camp Lejeune and New River Air Station. But there remains a nucleus population of families that descended from those early-18th-century pioneers--a thread that provides continuity into the present. These old-timers always appreciate and enjoy the history of their familiar surroundings, while newer residents want to learn more about the place they now call home.

Contents:

Rural life

Cities, towns, and communities

Local economy

Places of worship

School days

Pastimes and traditions

The military presence.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.