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History of Currituck, (Currituck County) North CarolinaOur database does not include an historic photo for Currituck, (Currituck County) North Carolina, do you have one you would like to contribute? Contact Us! 15% - 35% off all Products ยป The Ready Store Biographies:A Biography of Emerson Etheridge Emerson Etheridge, representative, was born in Currituck, N.C., Sept. 28, 1819; son of Thomas and Elizabeth (Harvey) Etheridge; grandson of James Etheridge and of Thomas Harvey, and a descendant of Willis Etheridge who was prominent in North Carolina in the Revolution of 1775. He acquired his education in the common schools of North Carolina, and removed to Tennessee in 1833. He was admitted to the bar in 1840 and practised in Dresden, Tenn. He was a representative in the state legislature in 1845-47; a Whig representative in the 33d, 34th and 36th congresses, 1853-57 and 1859-61, and was defeated for the 35th congress. He was clerk of the U.S. house of representatives, 1861-63, and was a state senator, 1869-70. He was candidate for governor of Tennessee in 1867. He was surveyor of customs at Memphis, Tenn., 1891-94. He died in Dresten, Tenn., 1902. |
North Carolina Facts: Currituck County Facts: Seat: CurrituckEstablished: 1668 Formed from: Albemarle Additional Local History Notes: The 1854 Gazetteer of the United States by Thomas Baldwin shows: CURRITUCK, a county forming the N. E. extremity of North Carolina, bordering on Virginia and Currituck sound. Area estimated at 200 square miles. North river, an arm of Albemarle sound, washes the S. W. border. The surface is level, and the soil sandy. The limits of the county comprise several islands separated from the mainland by Currituck sound. Indian corn, sweet potatoes, and grass are the staples. In 1850 this county produced 292,593 bushels of corn; 62,332 of sweet potatoes; and 20,382 pounds of butter; There were 12 churches. The name was derived from a tribe of Indians who once possessed the land. Capital, Currituck Court House. Population, 7236, of whom 4789 were free, and 2447, slaves. Currituck is situated 2 meters above sea level. |