North Carolina History
Although North and South Carolina were the first
of the 13 founding states to declare independence
from the British mother country in 1776, English
traditions and customs are still clearly evident
today. The name "Carolina" goes back to the
English King Charles II, who thought of naming this
colony to his father, because Carolina is the
English version of the Latin name Charles I, Carolus
I. He was sitting on the when this new world was
discovered English throne and was responsible for
the procurement rights in the individual
territories. One of the discoverers is the famous
sailor Sir Walther Raleigh, who is honored with the
capital of the same name.
In 1860, the disagreement of the American Union
also caught up with North Carolina as a traditional
slave-holding state. Initially, this state stayed
away from the spin-off activities of the sister
state of South Carolina and a few other southern
states, because mostly farmers without slave
husbandry lived here. Because the secession
movement, however, emanating from the sister state,
President Abraham Lincoln threatened to march in
there, which was the initial spark for joining the
Confederation. After the end of the civil war, North
Carolina developed economically and industrially
positively, the cotton and textile industry was
dominant. Clarence Lightner made history in 1973. He
was the first black man to be elected mayor of
a southern city in Raleigh despite the white
majority of the population.
The Cherokee Indian tribe was also at home here
until these Indians were expelled or almost
exterminated by the white settlers. The path that
the Indians traveled to the reserves assigned to
them was called the "path of tears". However, the
Cherokee partially returned to the place of their
ancestors in the 20th century. Most of them live in
Qualla Boundary, where an open-air museum
commemorates the long history of the
Cherokee. Visitors can purchase handicrafts and
learn more about the culture. The outdoor musical
"Unto these hills" honors the indigenous people and
tells their story vividly and emotionally.
A pleasant climate in every season
The coastal landscape is influenced by the
Atlantic, which ensures a pleasant, temperate
climate in the summer months. The winters are also
mild here. Inland, the summer months can be dry and
hot. The mountain region is somewhat cooler, but in
contrast to the mountain regions of the northern
states, it has a comparatively pleasant
climate. Overall, North Carolina has no cold and
snowy winters. This season is completely ice-free,
from November to February the temperatures are
around 10 degrees, the thermometer rarely falls
below the 4-degree mark.
A persistently positive population development
North Carolina has approximately nine million
residents. Unlike South Carolina, North Carolina is
more populated, more urban, and more modern. Most
major cities are located in the three metropolitan
areas and the state can look forward to regular
population growth. Already in the Wilhelminian
period around 1790, more than three million people
lived here. Since then, North Carolina has had a
regular population growth of between 13 and 21
percent. An exception was the year 1880 with an
immigration rate of 30 percent. During this time,
however, the USA generally saw a large wave of
immigration from European countries, from which many
states could benefit. Whites make up the largest
share of the population with 74 percent, followed by
African Americans with 21.7 percent and Latin
Americans with 7 percent. The rest of the population
is made up of Asians and Indians.
Attractions that every vacationer should visit
Baltimore House
According to
allcitypopulation, one of the most popular destinations is Baltimore
House. This 250 room property is surrounded by a
large park. It was built by George Vanderbilt, who
had this chateau built around the French style at
the end of the 19th century. Baltimore House is the
largest privately owned property in the United
States. Today it houses a hotel, a renowned winery,
various shops and restaurants.
Outer banks
The Outer Banks are a 280 km long and narrow
island chain offshore. It forms a natural barrier
between the Atlantic and the coastal region on the
mainland. Here are the largest lagoons in the United
States, the Albemarle Sound in the northern part of
the island and the Pamlico Sound in the southern
part.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
North Carolina shares the Great Smoky Mountains
National Park with Tennessee. The entrances are in
Knoxville, Tennessee and Asheville in North
Carolina. The forest is one of the oldest forests in
the world and is also the largest jungle area in the
eastern United States. Traffic is mainly limited to
the main roads, but the 450 kilometers of secondary
roads and the 1,400 kilometers of hiking trails are
less frequented.
U.S. National Whitewater Center
It is a mixture of outdoor, adventure and
climbing park, which is a popular destination for
families and sports fans. The white water trail and
a treetop path are a particular challenge.
Cape Lookout National Seeshore
This group of three islands, the Outer Banks,
offers visitors a versatile destination for
various water sports and for collecting shells. The
possibility of observing the bird life is
particularly interesting. Wild horses roam the
Crystal Coast.
Jockey's Ridge State Park
At this point is the largest sand dune on the
east coast. Jockey's Ridge State Park is an
attractive destination for hikers and
paragliders. Here you can fly kites or just enjoy
the extraordinary surroundings. |
