John Cornelius Palmer, Pro Golfer (1918-2006)

John Cornelius Palmer, Pro Golfer (1918-2006)

Based on Article in April, 1949 SPORT Magazine by Wilton Garrison Johnny with Bob Hope among others. He is 3rd from left in photo. In 1949, Johnny Palmer was referred to as one of Golf’s newest stars.  When asked Why he chose the profession of golf, notoriously...
Commercial Block Demolished

Commercial Block Demolished

There is a large vacant lot on the corner of Yadkin Court and Pine St.  Probably most of us, especially newcomers, don’t even think about it when we pass by.  Until 1986 it was occupied by the last prominent commercial property on Pine St, known as the...
Old Whitney

Old Whitney

In Jan 1908 Scientific American  paper  published its cover article on the Whitney Dam Construction Project near the Yadkin River’s Narrows Gorge.   Located between Stanly and Montgomery Counties,the construction of a  granite block dam was  well underway . ...
VFD Hose Cart

VFD Hose Cart

In 1916 Tallassee Power Company and the men of Badin formed the Volunteer Fire Department.  Among the first equipment they purchased were two 1909 Hand Pulled Hose Carts.  They also purchased a small chemical cart and a hook & ladder system.  The...
Narrows Dam Water Wheel

Narrows Dam Water Wheel

This industrial artifact stands at the center of downtown Badin on the historic green space .  Curiosity often overcomes the visitor to the town prompting them to   pull over the car, get out and stand in  wonder at this “art piece”: a monument to industry here in...