by Nancy Griffith | Aug 19, 2024 | Davidson History, News, Top Middle Box
Search for: NEWS Dr. John Peter Munroe: A Catalyst for Change Although Dr. John Peter Munroe lived in Davidson for only about 20 years, he was powerful force for change. His work in medical circles, business, government, and other arenas made a lasting impact. Munroe...
by Jane Campbell | Jul 30, 2024 | Davidson History, Local, News
Search for: NEWS Historic Designations Sought for Davidson Properties The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission Survey Committee met Wednesday night, July 24, and they had a full agenda. Four different Davidson properties were up for discussion at...
by Nancy Griffith | Jul 30, 2024 | Bottom Right Box, Davidson History, News
Search for: NEWS Lake Norman Legends: Normie Like Loch Ness in Scotland, many U.S. lakes lay claim to monsters, ranging from giant snakes to dinosaur-like creatures. Reports of sightings go back centuries. Many of these were reported by Native Americans; among these...
by Jane Campbell | Jul 25, 2024 | Arts & Entertainment, Davidson History, Local, News
Search for: NEWS Big Updates In Store for the Ol’ Swimming Hole While most folks know about the iconic Davidson Swimming Hole, how many have heard about the updates that are coming to the site? The Swimming Hole was built in 1962, in the middle of a...
by Nancy Griffith | Jul 3, 2024 | Bottom Middle Box, Davidson History, News
Search for: NEWS Davidson College’s Unique Sport Intramural sports, among them football, have long been a feature at American colleges and universities. Around 1950, however, schools began to switch from regular football to tag football. Among them was...
by Press Release | Jun 16, 2024 | Davidson History, Local, News, Town Information
Search for: NEWS New Historic Preservation Signage Coming to Town Be on the look out for Historic Preservation signage throughout town. One of the priority strategies identified in the 2024-2025 Board of Commissioners Strategic Plan is to support and encourage...
