#Gaston August 27
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For the month of August 2024 several of us are going to take on a 30-Day County Coach4aday Challenge. The simple concept is to share a fact about a county in the US. My focus is going to be on North Carolina, and today I am selecting GASTON County.
Gaston County is one of North Carolina ten most populated counties ranking 10th after 2020 census with over 227,000 residents. Map of Gaston County is located below outlined in red.
The county was formed in 1846 during a three-year industrial boom between 1845-1848 when a number of cotton mills were built in the county. For 65 years the county seat was Dallas, NC but in 1911 the county seat became Gastonia. The name Gaston comes from a member of the North Carolina Supreme Court William Gaston.
County 30-Day Challenge Guidelines
Like previous challenges there are no hard and fast rules to participate. There are a few suggested guidelines.
- Each day in August learn something about a county in the United States
- Share that fact along with where it is located with others
- If so inclined use the hash tag #Coach4adayChallenge on social media platforms
August 27th-Gaston County
Some interesting facts about the county.
Textile History: Gastonia, the largest city in Gaston County, was once a major center for the textile industry in the United States. The city played a significant role in the development of the textile industry in the early 20th century, and it was the site of the 1929 Loray Mill strike, one of the most notable labor strikes in American history.
James Worthy: A Hall of Fame basketball player, James Worthy was born in Gastonia. He is best known for his time with the Los Angeles Lakers during the 1980s, where he was a key player in the “Showtime” era. Worthy won three NBA championships and was named the NBA Finals MVP in 1988.
Martha Mason: From Lattimore, near Gaston County, Martha Mason was an author who spent 61 years in an iron lung due to polio. She wrote the book Breath: Life in the Rhythm of an Iron Lung, which chronicles her life experiences and has inspired many with her resilience and positive outlook.
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