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Congrats: North Randolph Historical Society

Published on January 20, 2020 By Sarah Bryan Filed in: CongratsFrom the Magazine: Volume 14, Number 12

The North Randolph Historical Society was the first North Carolina recipient of a roadside marker in the Legends & Lore program of the Pomeroy Foundation. Placed in downtown Randleman, North Carolina, the sign commemorates the story of Naomi (“Omie”) Wise, a young woman whose 1807 drowning in the nearby Deep River, by her lover Jonathan (“Jon”) Lewis, is the subject of the famous ballad tradition. Legends & Lore awards markers to communities across the country to recognize the importance of their folklife heritage.

Filed Under: Congrats Tagged With: Ballad, Naomi (“Omie”) Wise, North Randolph Historical Society, Pomeroy Foundation

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