Whynot, North Carolina
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History
Whynot was first settled in the 18th century by German and English people, along with the nearby communities of Erect, Hemp, Lonely, Steeds, and Sophia.[5] The community was originally spelled with two separate words, "Why Not".[6] The origin of town's name came from residents debating a title for their community. A man finally remarked: "Why not name the town Why Not and let's go home?"[7][8][9]
The Why Not Academy and Business Institute, a combination public and private school, was located in the community from 1893 to 1916.[10][11] Whynot has frequently been noted on lists of unusual place names.[12][13]
Arts and culture
Area residents first began making pottery in the 18th century.[14] The area still contains several pottery shops including Dirtworks Pottery, Tom Gray Pottery, Dixieland Pottery, Marsh Pottery, Kovack Pottery, Michele Hastings & Jeff Brown Pottery, and Whynot Pottery.[5][15]
Gallery
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Location of Whynot on a map of Randolph County, North Carolina
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Postmark from a Confederate soldier living in "Why Not". (note the original spelling of the community) The postmark is dated December 16, 1862.
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Whynot General Store
See also
References
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Further reading
- Why Not, North Carolina, by William T. Auman and Minnie S. Stuart, Why Not Memorial Association, 1986.
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