The mission of the museum is to preserve the history, culture and artifacts of the local area. American state, county, and town sources, third ed. Create an account increase your productivity, customize your experience, and engage in information you care about. In the beginning, the countryside was covered with magnificent pine forest. North carolina unforgettable vintage images of the tar heel state. Hoke county is located in north carolinas coastal plain region in an area. This list includes properties and districts listed on the national register of historic places in hoke county, north carolina.
Grid data is based on the north carolina state plane coordinate system, 1983 north american datum nc nad83. Editor matthew cagle laments that not only were the 1889 tax books and records of the county superintendents office lost, but the county records for over 100 years were destroyed by fire. Mclauchlin, known as the father of hoke county, was a state senator from cumberland county. Whether you opt to build a house from the ground up or explore the 62 inventory homes for sale in hoke county, you will be feeling at home in no time. But, in the 1870s, the raleigh and augusta railroad came through the sandhills, providing a means to ship the products of the pine forests. Please let us know if we can be of assistance to you. This county was named for robert hoke 18371912, a confederate general during the american civil war hoke county is bordered by moore county northwest, cumberland county east, robeson county south, scotland county southwest hoke county cities and towns include ashley heights.
Find and explore new homes and new construction housing developments across hoke county nc. The museum houses many historical artifacts, photographs and genealogies of raeford and hoke county. The civil war put an end to all progress, as every ablebodied man went to war. My name is myrtle bridges and i am the coordinator for the hoke county, north carolina usgenweb project. Written by north carolina history project formerly comprising parts of cumberland and robeson counties and named after a famous north carolinian and former confederate general, hoke county was established in 1911. Hoke county was formed in 1911 from cumberland and robeson counties. State library of north carolina 109 east jones street. After the war, moore county had a long struggle to recovery.
Our office will follow the highest set of standards and principles and in doing so our quality of life will be greatly enhanced. These source materials include john hill wheelers historical sketches of north carolina 1851. Hoke county is part of the fayetteville, nc metropolitan statistical area. Rights note this item has been made available for use in research, teaching, and private study.
North carolina genweb page links to all north carolina county pages the neighbors go to 1884 robesonhoke county map index to places the raefordhoke museum is located on 111 s. Longer frequently asked question goes here, breaking into two lines. Where can find moore county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. Descendants lived in virginia, north and south carolina, georgia, indiana, illinois.
North carolina genweb page links to all north carolina county pages the neighbors go to 1884 robeson hoke county map index to places the raeford hoke museum is located on 111 s. The county is home to part of the fort bragg military reservation. Where is raeford, north carolina located on the world map. Hoke county public library is a branch of hoke county government and a member of sandhill regional library system. Most of the early settlers were highland scots who started many of the regions churches. It is located on a parklike site comprising almost an entire block near downtown raeford. Hoke county vital records can be found at the north carolina department of health which has copies of birth records after 19 and death.
The first officials of the new county were appointed by the. Rootsweb please, add your favorite websites to this page. Terry ruscin is an author, photographer, historian, and retired advertising executive. The county was formed from cumberland and robeson counties in 1911the third attempt after failures in 1907 and 1909 to create a new jurisdiction for disaffected residents of the two counties. North carolina is a leader in national turkey production, and hoke county commemorates that fact with the annual north carolina turkey festival. History of hoke, robeson, scotland counties, nc new. Hoke county, north carolina history, genealogy records. Your guide to hoke county, nc family history research. Sep 11, 2011 this historical directory of churches in the north carolina conference was published in 1984 by the nc conference commission on archives and history. Where can find hoke county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. Hoke county, north carolina images of america series by joyce c.
Clerk of the court the clerk of courts office is here to help you as you interact with all aspects of the judicial system in hoke county. The first officials of the new county were appointed by the governor to serve until an election could be held. Raeford, north carolina is located in hoke county, north carolinas 99th county. Hoke county is a county in the state of north carolina.
The first high school, raeford institute, was established in 1891. Hoke county is known primarily for its agricultural production. Our goal is to help you track your ancestors through time by transcribing genealogical and historical data and placing it online for the free use of all researchers. Create an account increase your productivity, customize your experience, and engage in information you care about sign in. Hoke county public library state library of north carolina. Hoke county digitalnc north carolinas digital heritage. Hoke county vital records can be found at the north carolina department of health which has copies of birth records after 19 and death records after 1930, copies of marriage since jan 1962 and a divorce records since 1958.
The hoke county gis website has also been updated with the new values. Hoke county, nc free public records criminal arrests. Yearbooks provide a window into student life in north carolina from the 1890s to the present. Navigate your way through foreign places with the help of more. From sports teams to clubs, fashions to hairstyles, these volumes document the changing attitudes and culture of students year. Deputies with the hoke county sheriffs office arrested a man accused in a deadly shooting on u. Clerk superior court has divorce, probate and court records from 1911. View information about facilities in the community.
National register of historic places listings in hoke county. Hoke is one of the top five fastest growing counties in north carolina due to base realignment and closure brac. Stowe lived in amelia county, virginia when william stowe ii was born ca 1718d. The state library of north carolina is a division of the north carolina department of natural and cultural resources. Hoke county is located in north carolinas coastal plain region in an area originally inhabited by saura cheraw and lumbee indians. He introduced a bill in 1911 to form hoke county from parts of cumberland and robeson counties. Hoke county, north carolina record dates edit edit source. Clerk of the court hoke county, nc official website. The tax assessors office will be mailing the notice of assessed value to all taxpayers who own real property in hoke county. Robert frederick hoke, confederate officer and industrialist, was born in lincolnton, the son of michael and frances burton hoke.
Guide to hoke county, north carolina ancestry, genealogy and family history. By fading or seeing through the historic maps, users are able to compare the similarities and differences between old and new maps, and to study the changes in north carolina over time. Hoke county, north carolina genealogy and history volunteers dedicated to free genealogy. About historic overlay maps selected maps from the north carolina maps project can be viewed as historic overlay maps, layered directly on top of current road maps or satellite images. His father, a lawyer, was the democratic candidate for governor in. The paperback of the hoke county, north carolina images of america series by joyce c. The hoke county sheriffs office strives to provide the highest level of professionalism possible. The bill establishing hoke county was enacted into law on february 18, 1911, to become effective on april 3, 1911. Hoke county public library is a member of sandhill regional library system. Based on the 2010 census, the population was 46,952. Moore county, north carolina history, genealogy records. Hoke county, north carolina was created on february 17, 1911 from cumberland county and robeson county. Property search gis hoke county, nc official website. This county was named for robert hoke 18371912, a confederate general during the american civil war.
Moore county vital records can be found at the north carolina department of health which has copies of birth records after 19 and death records after 1930, copies of marriage since jan 1962 and a divorce records since 1958. Hoke county is located in the sandhills region of north carolina between the beaches and mountains. According to seawell, the ropes to the well buckets had been cut by the fire, and the buckets were down in the well. Genealogy trails history group civil war monroes crossroads gen. The hoke county sheriffs office is searching for a suspect in a homicide that happened thursday. National register of historic places listings in hoke. More about hoke county may be available from these digital libraries. Notices are expected to be mailed on or about february 11, 2014. As communities grew, families were concerned about the education of their children. Hoke county is part of the fayetteville metropolitan statistical area. Approximately onethird of the county, the northern part, is an area of fort bragg. Hamptons confederate cavalry there, march 10, 1865, ten miles north. Hoke county, north carolina hoke county education, geography, and history. Researchers are responsible for using these materials in accordance with title 17 of the united states code and any other applicable.
The village of raeford, now the county seat, was chartered in 1901. Hoke county north carolina genealogy ncgenweb project. It was named in honor of robert frederick hoke, a major general. Hoke county courthouse 304 n main street raeford, nc 28376 phone. Popular support for the successful 1911 campaign hinged on naming. You can also expand it to fill the entire screen rather than just working with the map on one part of the screen. Est hoke county woman facing murder charge after argument leads to. The raeford hoke museum, a nonprofit organization, began its preservation project in 2002 with the purchase of the mclauchlinmcfadyen house. The hoke county board of commissioners will make an appointment to the hoke county board of social services to fill the seat of an expired term. Hoke county, nc american community survey acs census bureau about hoke county, nc acs demographic and housing estimates hoke countys demographic and housing acs survey of 50,034 being 0. Our effectiveness will be measured by the absence of crime on our streets and in our neighborhoods. North carolina nursing history patents hoke county, north carolina source. Jan 24, 2011 hoke county is located in the sandhills region of north carolina between the beaches and mountains.
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