AVERY COUNTY BOOK

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AVERY COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA

E -abishad in 111, Avery County is the youngest North Carolina

county. Despite its recent formation, Avery has an intriguing

history and rich Appalachian culture. Over the years, photographers

have been eager to capture Grandfather Mountain, majestic Linville

Falls, church groups, families, mighty steam engines, and many other

diverse aspects of mountain culture. James "Lenoir" Franklin from

the Linville Falls community photographed the southern portions

of the county in the early 1900s. Operating during the same time,

Willie R. Trivett lived and photographed in the Beech Mountain

area. Drs. Mary and Eustace Sloop, founders of the Crossnore School,

also took numerous photographs of Appalachian life. In more recent

times, Grandfather Mountain's Hugh Morton has captured endearing

images of the people and places of Avery County.

Michael C. Hardy is an author, photographer, and historian

whose work focuses on the Appalachian region. He lives in

Crossnore and serves on the board of the Avery County Historical

Society and Museum. Hardy has compiled this remarkable

collection that takes the reader on a visual journey celebrating

Avery County's colorful history.

The Images of America series celebrates the history of

neighborhoods, towns, and cities across the country. Using archival

photographs, each title presents the distinctive stories from the past

that shape the character of the community today. Arcadia is proud

to play a part in the preservation of local heritage, making history

available to all.