Books
Books on Moore County History
Books on Moore County History by Larry Koster
It Happened in Moore County, North Carolina
By Larry Koster
This book is a collection of interesting and unusual “happenings” that occurred in Moore County, NC. Did you know that Gold was once mined here? That a Major League Baseball team once trained here? How about that a meteor landed here? The largest gun and buggy factories in the South were located here. Also the first aerial photography in North Carolina took place here and Whispering Pines became the first “village” in North Carolina. A President and the best marksman in the world lived here and some other well-known people made this their home? This book describes these events and many others. A North Carolina Society of Historians Award Winner. 92 pages.
More Moore County, NC History 1784-2004
By Larry Koster
This book includes an overview of North Carolina government; the formation and development of Moore County including boundary changes, townships and population trends; the early meeting places and the county courthouses; courthouse square attractions; and Moore County government and officials. A North Carolina Society of Historians Award Winner. 80 pages.
The Hotels and Boarding Houses of Moore County, NC 1870-1950
This book tells about the many interesting hotels and boarding houses that were in operation from 1870 to 1950 in Moore County, North Carolina. The railroads arrived in the 1870s and many new communities soon followed. Many hotels and boarding houses were built and various entertainment programs and sporting activities were available for the guests. A North Carolina Society of Historians Award Winner. 106 pages. TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK.
The Post Offices of Moore County, North Carolina
By Larry Koster
This book tells the story of the many post offices that are a part of Moore County history. There were more than 150 post offices that served the many communities of this county. This book lists the post office names, dates of operation, locations, and the postmasters who were in charge. Today there are 13 post offices that serve the residents of this county. A North Carolina Society of Historians Award Winner. 92 pages.
The Story of Parkewood, NC - A Moore County Community That Disappeared
By Larry Koster
The community of Parkewood had its beginning in the late 1870s when the property was purchased by George and Ed Taylor, owners of the Taylor Manufacturing Company. The Taylor brothers, along with Lewis Grimm, established the North Carolina Millstone Company at this site and the company quarried millstones and manufactured portable corn mills. The company was successful and began selling 45 to 50 corn mills a month. The company failed in the late 1880s and there were a number of foreclosure sales. A caretaker was on site for some time, but eventually the community became a "ghost town." A North Carolina Society of Historians Award Winner. 66 pages.
The Photographers of Moore County, North Carolina and Their Postcards, 1900 - 1970
By Larry Koster
This book highlights the lives and work of nine photographers who lived in Moore County and whose pictures were used in the production of postcards. Biographical information is included about each photographer and descriptions of their studios and of the postcards they produced. In addition, there are two other listings: the Moore County photographers who did not produce postcards and the non-local photographers who are responsible for postcards of local scenes. A North Carolina Society of Historians Award Winner. 88 pages.
The Railroads of Moore County, North Carolina
By Larry Koster
This book tells the story of the railroads in Moore County, including their dates of operation, their name changes, details about each of the ten different railroad lines, and a description of the many services that the railroads provided to the local communities. Initially the railroads transported timber and lumber products, and later played a large role in bringing many tourists to this area in the early 1900s. Maps from different time periods and many railroad related pictures are also provided. 88 pages.
The Story of the Tyson and Jones Buggy Company, Carthage, NC 1850 - 1929
By Larry Koster
This book tells the story of how a small industry in Carthage, North Carolina, developed into the largest carriage manufacturing factory in the South. At their peak, the Tyson and Jones Buggy Company built as many as 3,000 high-quality vehicles per year because of excellent management, a very experienced work force, and the latest equipment and tools. However the company was slow to adopt any new product lines and the automobile industry and a looming depression resulted in their bankruptcy. A North Carolina Society of Historians Award Winner. 78 pages.
Sports
The History of Aberdeen High School Six-Man Football, plus, Girls' Basketball
By John Ormsby
A detailed history of six-man football in North Carolina featuring the 1957 State Champions, the Aberdeen Red Devils. Also includes the history of girls' basketball - the two-divisional game, three-on-three + the rover from 1945 to 1967. 218 pages.
The History of Southern Pines High School Six-Man Football 1945 to 1950, plus, Girl's Basketball VOL 1
By John Ormsby
A detailed history of six-man football in Southern Pines, North Carolina from 1945 to 1950. Also includes the history of Southern Pines girls basketball - the two-divisional game, -3 on 3+ the rover.
Local Experience
A Southern Pines Life, Norris Hodgkins, Jr.
By Norris Hodgkins, Jr.
Norris Hodgkins’ story is more than a portrait of a life well spent, it is a lens revealing an intimate view of the growing pains of a small town—one that has always cherished the values of hard work, collaboration and of uplifting the less fortunate. His life shows us not just who we are but also who we might become as a loving, socially conscious community. 226 pages.
From There to Here
By Don Tickle
As a pioneer in the furniture import/export trade, Don Tickle developed friendships
with manufacturers throughout Asia, Africa and Central America. His experiences often humorous and at times life endangering-will delight anyone who dreams of travel to exotic places. 140 pages.
Southern Pines, North Carolina in Pictures
By Janice Reagan
The photographs in this book introduce the charms and seasons of Southern Pines to newcomers, bring back happy memories for those who have moved on and serve as a reminder to those of us who call Southern Pines "home" just why we are here. 16 pages.
TapRoots, Tales of Growing Up in Southern Pines and Some Other History
By David Woodruff
This book is a series of short stories on life in Southern Pines as David Woodruff remembers. He describes how life was enjoyed by someone graduating from the former Southern Pines High School in 1953. The book covers everything from steam engines to prisoners of war and how newcomers were a varied and vital part of the culture and “olden times”. Each chapter is different and covers a facet of life as seen by a “non-writer”. The descriptions of events and persons might remind some of their own growing up years and what interesting things they remember and experienced before the impact of today's pace of living. It’s a history lesson worth enjoying – especially to those who were raised in Moore County. Over 100 + photos. 292 pages.