Yancey County Images

Yancey County Images

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YANCEY COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
The bieet mereor shower of the century illed the day in the
winter of 1833, and Yancey County came into being that
December. It is a place of fierce independence, astounding natural
beauty, and civic pride. Nestled amidst the Black Mountains, the
county boasts 19 peaks above 6,000 feet, including Mount Mitchell,
the tallest peak in the Eastern United States. Archaeological
excavations trace human history in Yancey County as far back as
the Paleo-Indian period, 9000 to 10,000 BC, based on regional
dates. Families have flourished for many generations along the Cane
and Toe Rivers in a mineral-rich land dotted with fresh springs and
free-flowing creeks. Named for statesman and orator Bartlett Yancey,
the county is characterized by streets and areas with delightful names,
such as Barking Dog, Bee Log, and Merry Bear Lane. The citizens
are descended from ancestors who fought on both sides of the War
between the States. Working the county's land of plenty has given
them ginseng, galax, tobacco, ramps, and a cornucopia of fine foods.
Elaine McAlister Dellinger is a local historian who traces her
Yancey County lineage back 200 years. She and coauthor Kiesa
Kay interviewed 40 locals to consolidate images from families that
include the Rays, Honeycutts, Proffitts, Byrds, Tiptons, Riddles,
McCourrys, Webbs, Griffiths, Anglins, Whitesides, and more.
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.