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CELEBRATING DAVIDSON COUNTY'S BICENTENNIAL
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HON. TED BUDD
of north carolina
in the house of representatives
Thursday, November 3, 2022
Mr. BUDD. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Davidson County for celebrating its 200th anniversary.
Geographically located in central North Carolina, Davidson County's residents have had an immense impact on the state's development throughout the years. Nestled in the Yadkin River Valley, it was established in 1822 when historic Rowan County was divided along the banks of the Yadkin. The new county was named after Revolutionary War Brigadier General William Lee Davidson, a patriot who was killed at the Battle of Cowan's Ford fighting for our nation's independence. In the centuries both before and since, the land has been the home of other American icons, from legendary frontiersman Daniel Boone to NASCAR Hall of Famer Richard Childress.
The people of Davidson County are fortunate to have a proud history of agriculture and textiles that formed the bedrock of their economy. Known as the ``Barbeque Capital of the World'', Davidson hosts the annual Lexington Barbeque Festival which attracts as many as 200,000 visitors to the area each year. The County is also now home to robust sectors in modern manufacturing and is well-positioned for future success. Communities like Davidson County are what makes the Old North State the best place to live, work, and raise a family.
Madam Speaker, please join me in congratulating the people of Davidson County on their bicentennial anniversary. It is my sincere hope that the county will continue to prosper over the next two centuries and beyond.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 172(1), Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 172(2)
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