The History of Old Tryon and Rutherford Counties in North Carolina 1730-1936

Description: FIRST EDITION, 1937. Author Clarence W. Griffin was the County Historian of Rutherford County out of Forest City, North Carolina. Hardcover. Bound in black, gilt lettering is stamped on the cover and spine. Endpapers contain a two-page spread of a Map of Rutherford County in 1783. Occasionally illustrated with photographic plates in black and white throughout. Frontispiece is a black and white photograph of the Rutherford County Court House, Rutherfordton, North Carolina, completed in 1926. Indexed. xv, 640 pp. EXCERPT FROM THE INTRODUCTION: "Rutherford County and North Carolina have made wonderful strides in industrial, economic and intellectual development during the past quarter of a century. Rutherford County is no longer considered an 'average' county of the commonwealth. her rank in population, her textile and agricultural development, intellectual, cultural and economic growth place her among the foremost of the one hundred counties of the state. It is fitting that the men who have had a part in this development should not be forgotten." This book shows signs of it's age and light wear and tear. There is black scuffing on the bottom corner of the page edges (see photos for reference). Some discoloration to the pages from age (see photos for reference). Overall Very Good Condition. This book will be mailed with added insurance to cover the full value of the book. ****PLEASE REVIEW ALL PHOTOS VERY CAREFULLY****

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Location: Rock Hill, South Carolina

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