The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1894-10-04
HENDERSON,
VANCE CO., NORTH CAROLINA.
Some Information of Interest to Out
siders--Facts Submitted in Response
tO Numerous Enquiries.

information about the town and county
the GOLD LEAF submits the following
Vance county. erected in 1881. Is
in north latitude go ~ and west
longitude 7S0 81, and is known as
one of the northern tier Of counties OF
| North Carolina. 1t extends from the
Roanoke Valley, on the Virginia State
line tits northern boundary to the Tar
river on the south, a distance of about
80 miles, by from IA to Is wide. Area
about 42j square miles. 1t was created
as pressing need Of the territory COM
prising it on account Gifts rapid growth
| and business necessities, and was
formed out of the most desirable parts
Of Granville, Franklin and Warren
counties. Population 1851.
| Vance countyis most advantageously
situated as to railroads, water power,
character Of soil, diversity Of crops,
and healthfulncss Of climate. Occupy
inc as it does an intermediate station
upon the rich table lands or plateau OF
the middle section. between the low
fiat country Of the east and the noun
famous region Of the west, it possesses
every advantage Of both of these, be-
sides enjoying many others peculiar to
this locality alone. In variety Of soil
and climate Vance county is unsur-
passed. The country is diversified in
its Typographical aspect, the surface
| rolling and undulatlng, the lands rich
and productive. Within its territory
is to found diversity Of soil meeting
the requirements Of every crop indig-
enous to this latitude; and while
there are many mills and factories, the
principal source Of wealth lies in its
riculture. Tobacco and cotton are
the chief staples. Here the fine yell
| low tobacco which has become world
famous, is grown i'll its greatest pertec-
| ton, while the cotton is Of an unusu-
ally fine staple and as a money crop is
eXceled only by its more tabuloualy
priced rival of recent years.
In addition to tobacco and cotton.
the cultivation of the cereals is followed
! by great success; corn, wheat, oats,
rye, barley, buckwhcat, peas, beans,
peanuts, potatoes, &c, grow thrifty
and produce well. The soil and eli
mate are peculiarly adapted to fruit
growing. Several Vineyards are in
successful operation, the product OF
which is shipped annually to northern
markets, while quantities Of very
superior wines are also made. The
hardy fruits and vegetables of the
North, as well as peaches, pears, ap
pies, grapes, p.ums, cherries, straw
berries, melons, and vegetables of al
kinds, grow and ripen i'll full perfec
ton; and whether for home consump
ton Or market purposes, produce goOC
results. The fruit industry is quite
an important one, and capable ofbein!
made a source Of large revenue
The county is well watered and tim
bered, many small streams turnlshn!
an abundant supply fresh water at al
seasons of the year. Along the bank
O.! these water courses are large quaint
ties of low lands, rich and luXuriant
Stock raising could be made a profit
able industry. A large proportion G
the land is adapted to grazing purpose
in its original state, and besides tn
waited varieties prosper on this soil
Cattle for both beefand dairy purposes
are raised to advantage and prov
remunerative. Hogs are raised extern
sively, horses and mules to some eN
tent and profit while sheep husbandr
opens up large possibilities by virtu
OF the excellent pasturage afforded an
| thaIr hoo thy condition nj =,
crease. Domestic fowls are raised i
5 large Numbers, the product of whic
always finds ready sale in the markt
towns. Deer, turkeys, quail. vii
ducks and squirrels are found; Will
= the ordinary varieties Of fresh waite
fish abound in the streams and mi
ponds.
: The forest growth comprises a
t varieties of oak. pine, hickory, do.
, wood, ash, walnut, maple, poplar, pei
simmOn, gum, elm, cedar and cherry
t large quantities of which are shippe
| to be used in the manufacture of furn
ture, shuttle blocks, &c. Buildln
stones are found in large variety an
e abundance. Some Of the finest grant
quarries in the State are operated i
this county. The stone is of fine grail
high finish and susceptible of a hic
polish. 1t is in great demand an
shipped to long distances. Good brio
: clay is found and large business
| done in the manufacture of bricks.
, Three railroads traverse the county
u the Seaboard Air Line. the Oxtor
n Henderson and the Durham and Nortl
ern. Besides these the Richmond an
Carolina the new air line from Ricl
! mond South, which will Ultimately |
:. built, most OF the grading already b,
1 ing done, will strike the Seaboard \
Line near the northeastern edge of tt
county and pass through it via Her
: dersOn, giving us still another an
1 more direct route to the North. TIL,
we see Vance county is well situate
as to transportation facilities. all
Henderson is destined at no dista]
day to be an important railroad centr
Besides Henderson, the county h;
y two railroad towns, kittrell and, Mi
5, dleburg and six county villages
# ney, on the Oxford and IIendersC
AoAAA w DOlu. OWHoSflll
BrookstOn, Steedsville and Enterpris
r Vance county the youngest, is OF
IS OF the most prosperous and well-to-t
counties in the State. 1t has spend
brick court house and substantial ia
h with steel cells. owns good farm @
, which is located n Home for the Ace
and lufrm, is free from debt. al
% has money in the treasury The atfai
OF the county are justly and econonl
cally administered; the public otficia
are men of intelligence, capabilitv al
4 fitness for their respective position
,e The public school system is thorous
It and efficient, good schools for DO
?, races being in successful operation
t. all parts of the county. Taxes a
o low and county script worth its IA
W value. The people are industrious al
: law-abiding.
# The climate is mild and healthy. Il
lie winters short and not unusually sever
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