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Ceremonial key swap: China Grove Roller Mill becomes part of the Rowan Museum
The Ceremonial Key Swap at China Grove Roller Mill on Sunday afternoon was an event where those attending were happy and sad. On this day, volunteers who worked to save…
Read MoreOld Stone House celebrating 250th anniversary this year
SALISBURY — Michael Braun built up a fortune when he lived in Rowan County back in the 1700s. He was a wagon maker, wheelwright, general carpenter and also owned a…
Read MoreWhatever happened to the headstone of Michael Braun?
SALISBURY — For years, historian Susan Sides has been fascinated by the life and work of Theo Buerbaum, a Prussian immigrant who for close to 50 years operated a Salisbury…
Read MoreBuilt to Stand: Old Stone House
On a slight rise above a rocky creek near the town of Granite Quarry, German immigrant Michael Braun built a grand two-story home that stood out among other Colonial homes…
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