North Carolina Minute: Capital city mapped in 1792
In the census of 1800 Raleigh had 669 residents Read More
NC SPIN Posts by J. C. Knowles
North Carolina Minute: USS North Carolina
This namesake warship fought in ever major battle of the Pacific in World War II. Boys and girls saved their dimes to have it brought home to Wilmington. Read More
North Carolina Minute: Tar Heel trivia
How well do you know North Carolina history? Here are some interesting factoids. Read More
North Carolina Minute: Driving in the 1920s
In 1923 there were less than 150,000 cars in our state and cities often provided licenses to drive on their streets. Read More
North Carolina Minute: North Carolina's first courthouse
Once described as the finest example of Georgian structure in the nation, the Chowan County Courthouse was approved by the Colonial Assembly in 1712. Read More
North Carolina Minute: The little girl from Grabtown
She was one of our own but the world loved her. Read More
North Carolina Minute: St. John's hospital in Raleigh
Healthcare was quite different in the 1880's for the forerunner of Raleigh's Rex Hospital. Read More
North Carolina Minute: telegraphs, hooper county and robbers in the house
Humorous news stories from the 19th Century. Read More
North Carolina Minute: Amusement from days gone by
Ads in a 1920 publication speak of entertainment offerings to Raleigh residents. Read More
The North Carolina Minute: A Southern victory
A decisive victory by patriots at the Widow Moore's bridge helped in turning the tide in the Revolution. Read More
