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Jasper Laughter ww1

April 10, 2020 james metcalf
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The children of James and Alie Metcalf Rhodes of asaluda

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Front row: Tollie (Owner of Pacolet fish camp ),Levada R PACE ,Janie Rhodes ,Mack (former Polk commissioner ) and Leonard , Back row :Garvin ,Everette ,Baylos ,Reece

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Baptizing at Melrose lake near saluda in the mis 50's

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An early photo of Pearson Falls

February 1, 2020 james metcalf
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THE OLD ADAMS MILIS PLANT IN TRYON

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Pictures from our November night at the Museum

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An early picture of our first county jail /located near the present Columbus Post Office

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Historic American Buildings Survey, Archie A. Biggs, Photographer June 24, 1937 GENERAL VIEW OF FRONT AND SIDE. - Old Polk County Jail, Walker Street, Columbus, Polk County, NC.jpg

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Ted King of Tryon ,served in Europe during World War Two,later served for years at the

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served at the wite oak hotel after the war

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Building hwy 176 in the 1920's

November 2, 2019 james metcalf
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