The History and The People
The Road To The Kentucky Frontier 1740-1780
Early American Taverns
The definition of a tavern in today’s dictionary, means an establishment offering beer and liquor for sale while allowing consumption on the premises. During the colonial period, the tavern meant much more […]
Early Settlers On The Banks of The Deep River
The Deep River of North Carolina spans a length of 125 miles from present day Sandy Ridge Road in Guilford County to Chatham County near Moncure. Several Indian artifacts have been found […]
Early Pioneers of Western North Carolina
Present Day Watauga County
Early Settlers of Ashe County, NC
Segment 1
The Beginning Journey West
After the American Revolutionary War, vast amounts of new land became available for settlement. Families could now travel west, past the Appalachian Mountain chain and explore new opportunities. You can imagine the […]
The Great Wagon Road Enters Into South Carolina
The Alternate Route From Charlotte, NC to Augusta, GA
The Great Wagon Road Enters Into South Carolina
The previous article left the Great Wagon Road on the banks of the Yadkin River in North Carolina. The road ended at the Shallow Ford Crossing in the year of 1748 before […]
Piedmont Trails 