#Randolph August 9

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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 RANDOLPH County.

If you know who Peyton Randolph is you are much more aware of US History than I am. He is the name’s sake for Randolph County. Randolph County like many NC Counties is named after someone who was not from NC.

Here is a map of Randolph County outlined in red.

County 30-Day Challenge Guidelines

Like previous challenges there are no hard and fast rules to participate. There are a few suggested guidelines.

1. Each day in August learn something about a county in the United States
2. Share that fact along with where it is located with others
3. If so inclined use the hash tag #Coach4adayChallenge on social media platforms

August 9th-Randolph County

Randolph County got annexed from Guilford County in 1779.

I learned that Duke University has its roots in Randolph County.

Trinity College the precursor to Duke University, was established in Randolph in 1838-39; Methodists wanted a school to cultivate young ministers to later sow Christian doctrine.  Originally in a small log cabin, Trinity was then called Union Institute.  In 1851, its name changed to Normal College and its scope shifted to equipping teachers with skills for common schools.

Randolph County Facts

Home to the North Carolina Zoo: Randolph County is home to the North Carolina Zoo, located in Asheboro. It is one of the largest natural habitat zoos in the world, covering over 2,600 acres and housing more than 1,800 animals from North America and Africa.

Richard Petty, the legendary NASCAR driver known as “The King,” calls this county home. He was born in Level Cross, NC. Petty is one of the most iconic figures in motorsports history.

Seagrove Pottery Tradition: The town of Seagrove in Randolph County is renowned for its pottery tradition. It is often referred to as the “Pottery Capital of the United States” due to its long history of pottery making, which dates back to the 18th century. Today, Seagrove is home to numerous potters and pottery shops, attracting visitors and collectors from around the world.