It should be no surprise North Carolina continues to grow, adding depth to it's rich heritage. There are countless examples of interesting people and places. In 'Did You Know' we trust you will learn something new, and hope you cultivate an interest in finding out more about this great state many of us are fortunate to call home. In the posts you will find links helpful to finding out more about wonderful corners in the Old North State. We are glad you found your way here, and hope you find your way back soon. If you have an interesting fact to share about North Carolina, please - let us know! SUBMIT HERE
Did you know...
...the town of Apex was named for it's location as the highest point of the Chatham Railroad, which eventually ran between Richmond, Virginia & Jacksonville Florida?
♦
Did you know...
...North Carolina entered the Union on November 21, 1789, being the 12th state to ratify the Constitution of the United States of America, but too late to vote for George Washington, who was elected February 4 earlier the same year?
♦
Did you know...
...there are initials etched into handmade bricks on the North Carolina Governor's Mansion in Raleigh, of the convicts who helped build and complete the mansion in 1891?
♦
Did you know...
...the Morehead Planetarium, located at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, was the celestial navigation training facility for NASA astronauts from 1959 to 1975?
♦ ♦ ♦