Description

Incorporated on April 10, 1869, LaGrange is seated in the coastal plain region of eastern North Carolina; it is equal in distance to the North Carolina coast and the capital city, Raleigh. Prior to 1869, LaGrange was known as Moseley Hall, properly named by one of its founders, Matthew Moseley. They settled here because of the rich soil. Tobacco, in particular, was a significant cash crop. LaGrange received its nickname, the “garden spot,” due to its beautiful vegetation and the residents’ gardens and flowers that adorned the very center of the town. At the very foundation of North Carolina’s history, LaGrange has had many state assembly members; the first governor of Florida hailed from LaGrange. The area is also known for its agricultural farming, historical homes, and several small-town businesses. LaGrange showcases the rich agricultural and community history of this eastern North Carolina town.

AUTHOR: Glenda Ralston Major; Forrest Clark Johnson; Kaye Lanning Minchew

GENRE: Non-Fiction; Pictorial Works;

PUBLISHING: Charleston, S.C. : Arcadia Pub., ©2011.

ISBN: 9780738587684

PAGE COUNT: 127 pages, illustrations, photographs & maps