(Photograph copyright 2011 by Dan Routh)
Another Randolph County, North Carolina historical landmark, the 1938 art-deco Asheboro Municipal Building.
Asheboro Municipal Building
Category: History
Linney’s Mill
Linney’s Mill in Union Grove, North Carolina is a working water powered grist mill producing stone ground corn meal and grits daily. Run by Billy “Smiley” Linney, the mill was built by his grandfather W.L. Linney in 1937 on Rocky Creek, north of Statesville, and was run by his father William beginning in 1954. Mills have stood on the site since 1790.
(Photographs copyright 2011 by Dan Routh)
Shiloh Tea
Shiloh Church in Troy, North Carolina was decorated in natural Christmas decorations, greenery and candles Saturday afternoon for their annual Christmas Tea. Tea and cookies were served to chamber music and the bagpipes.
Kelly Hinson appeared in period costume to greet the guests.
(Photographs copyright 2011 by Dan Routh)
Shiloh Church
Shiloh Church (Methodist), built around 1883 in a grove of oaks near Troy in Montgomery County, North Carolina. The pews date back to an earlier 1836 log church. There are two doors in the front, one for men to enter and the other for the women. The building also served double duty as a school.
There is a website at http://www.shilohchurchtroy.com/.
(Photographs copyright 2011 by Dan Routh)
Old Randolph County Courthouse
Randolph County Courthouse, Asheboro, North Carolina. Constructed in 1909.
(Photographs copyright 2011 by Dan Routh.
Old Ulah Homeplace
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Old Victorian house in the Ulah community this afternoon near Asheboro, North Carolina.
Murray’s Mill
Yate’s Mill in Raleigh is a fine example of a 18th century water powered grist mill, and Murray’s Mill in Catawba County, North Carolina is an equally well preserved late 19th and early 20th century example. Built in 1913 by John Murray, whose father, William, had operated a mill on the site since 1883, Murray’s Mill is a combination of water powered stones for grinding corn and roller mills for grinding flour. The equipment is almost completely intact from the day it ceased operation in 1967. Next door to the mill and part of the Murray’s Mill Historic District, is the Murray and Minges General Store run by John’s brother Oley. For more info on these historic structures, go to http://www.catawbahistory.org/historic_murrays_mill.php.
Duke Homestead Interior
(Photograph copyright 2011 by Dan Routh)
Interior of Duke Homstead, Durham, North Carolina, home of American Tobacco founder, William Duke.
Tobacco Barn
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Tobacco barn, Durham County, North Carolina.
Yates Mill Miller
Head miller William Robbins (above) and Donnie Evans grind corn at the historic Yates Mill in Raleigh, North Carolina. William is a woodwright by profession and was instrumental in the restoration of that historical structure as well as it’s operation.
(Photographs copyright 2011 by Dan Routh)
