Hidden History of Henderson County, North Carolina

Hidden History of Henderson County, North Carolina
by: Terry Ruscin (Author),Wick Andrews(Foreword)
Publisher: The History Press
Publication Date: 2013/7/16
Language: English
Print Length: 240 pages
ISBN-10: 1626191298
ISBN-13: 9781626191297
Book Description
Join author and historian Terry Ruscin as he reveals Henderson County’s forgotten yet colorful history complete with its own cast of characters and historic landmarks.Who composed a blockbuster opera a few miles from downtown Hendersonville? Who were the record-setting McCrary twins, and why were they famous? These questions and many more are answered in this exciting volume of obscured history. From James Brown’s 1950s performance on Hendersonville’s Main Street to the rumors of illegal distilling in Cathead, these are the tales of surreptitious cascades, log homes and unattended cemeteries. Delve into the communities of Black Bottom, Delmont and Peacock Town. Discover what lurks within the derelict buildings of the county’s backcountry roads.
About the Author
Join author and historian Terry Ruscin as he reveals Henderson County’s forgotten yet colorful history complete with its own cast of characters and historic landmarks.Who composed a blockbuster opera a few miles from downtown Hendersonville? Who were the record-setting McCrary twins, and why were they famous? These questions and many more are answered in this exciting volume of obscured history. From James Brown’s 1950s performance on Hendersonville’s Main Street to the rumors of illegal distilling in Cathead, these are the tales of surreptitious cascades, log homes and unattended cemeteries. Delve into the communities of Black Bottom, Delmont and Peacock Town. Discover what lurks within the derelict buildings of the county’s backcountry roads. Read more