Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
14.10.2013
Verlag
Arcadia Publishing (SC)Seitenzahl
128
Maße (L/B/H)
23.1/16.3/1 cm
Gewicht
299 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-1-4671-2024-1
Richly blessed with gems and minerals, the small North Carolina town of Franklin is touted as the "Gem Capital of the World."
Franklin sits on a hill above the Little Tennessee River--the surveyors who chose the site in 1820 admired its beauty, laying out the town with Main Street facing the Cowee Mountains to the east and the Nantahala Range to the west. Though encircled by rugged summits, Franklin was situated directly by well-worn trails, and it soon developed into the market center of southwestern North Carolina, a role it still retains today, particularly in the construction, furniture, and jewelry trades. In addition to its natural supply of gems and minerals, Franklin is also justly proud of its crafters, including quilters, woodworkers, potters, basket makers, and glass artists.The Franklin Press, founded in 1886, is the oldest business in the county; the Macon County Historical Society, along with the Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum, are perennial favorites with tourists. Franklin is also a gateway town for the Appalachian Trail, attracting hikers almost year-round.Images of America: Franklinshowcases the rich commercial and community history of this North Carolina mountain town.
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