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Janice Young

Associate Professor of History, Director of Library Services
Campbell University

Articles by Janice Young

Cities

Whiteville

1866-1915

With a population of over 5,000, Whiteville is the largest town in Columbus County and serves as the county seat.  Whiteville's beginnings date back to 1733, when it was originally part of a 640 acre tract inherited by attorney John Burgin and his wife, Margaret

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