Timeline: 1916-1945

Cotton Textile Institute Encyclopedia

The Cotton Textile Institute (CTI) played a key role in implementing the New Deal in North Carolina. CTI, a national organization of textile manufacturers, was headquartered in Charlotte and included prominent North Carolina industrialists such as Charles Cannon and Ben Gossett.

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Caswell County (1777) Encyclopedia

A longstanding fixture of the northern Piedmont region, Caswell County is known for its political history and agricultural production.

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Clay County (1861) Encyclopedia

Nestled in the southwest corner of North Carolina and in the Appalachian Mountains, Clay County benefits from a bustling tourism industry centered on its landscape and historical landmarks.

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Edgecombe County (1741) Encyclopedia

Formed in 1741 out of Bertie County, the county is named after Richard Edgecombe, a member of Parliament and a lord of treasury, who became the First Baron Edgecombe in 1742.

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Gates County (1779) Encyclopedia

Cozily situated in between Hertford and Pasquotank counties, Gates County contains rural settings, a tight-knit community, and an extensive history.

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Graham County (1872) Encyclopedia

Bordering Tennessee and in the Appalachian mountain range, Graham County is known for its agriculture and its tourism.

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Halifax County (1758) Encyclopedia

Straddling the border between the Piedmont and Coastal Plains regions of North Carolina, Halifax County is known for its significant history and its natural geographical attractions.

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Lenoir County (1791) Encyclopedia

Landlocked in North Carolina’s Coastal Plains region, Lenoir County is famous for its history, innovation, and as the birthplace of several notable persons.

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Randolph County (1779) Encyclopedia

Annexed from Guilford, Randolph County was formed in 1779, and named for Peyton Randolph, a Virginian who once presided over the Continental Congress.

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Locke Craig (1860-1924) Encyclopedia

Lesser known than his Progressive predecessors, including Governor Charles B. Aycock, the “Little Giant of the West” nevertheless implemented significant conservation and transportation programs. Early in his political career, Locke Craig was a Populist who supported William Jennings Bryan’s presidential candidacies; however, the Buncombe countian soon worked to help the White Supremacy movement regain control of North Carolina, became a Democrat who served in the North Carolina House and lost the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate.  He became Governor of North Carolina in 1912.

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Craven County (1705) Encyclopedia

One of the most important early colonial counties of North Carolina, Craven County was established in 1712, and its county seat, New Bern, served as the colonial capital until 1788. The Tryon Palace Historic Site remains a popular tourist attraction in Craven County, and New Bern was the site of the first Pepsi-Cola drink ever made. Craven County was the site of the state’s first newspaper and the first charter school.

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Fred Crawford (1910-1974) Encyclopedia

Coached by Duke University football coach Wallace Wade, Fred Crawford developed into one of the nation's premier football players during the early 1930s.  He was the first Tar Heel to become an All-American.

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Credit Unions Encyclopedia

In 1915, the North Carolina General Assembly passed the Credit Union Act.  (The law allowed for the formation and supervision of credit unions within the state.)  By 1916, North Carolinians led the South in the establishment of credit unions. 

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The Cupola House Association Encyclopedia

One of the earliest preservation efforts in North Carolina, The Cupola House Association has maintained the Cupola House in Edenton, built in 1758, for all to enjoy.  It is a prime example of concerned citizens finding private solutions to solve historical preservation problems.

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Currituck Beach Lighthouse Encyclopedia

Currituck Beach Lighthouse is located on the Outer Banks in Corolla, North Carolina. It was put on the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1973; the lighthouse is the last brick lighthouse built on the Outer Banks.

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