What was the name of the post office in the Rider's Creek community before all the offices were combined in Columbia?.....Answer: Jerry Post Office
What are the call letters and affiliation of the TV station located in Tyrrell County?.....Answer: WUND-TV (UNC Public Broadcasting Service)
Name at least one Columbia Theater pop corn boy ... your favorite or as many as you can name?.....Answer: Billy Spencer, Linwood Armstrong, Monty Hassell, Carol Spencer, Bill Cooper, & others.
Who was principal of Columbia High School in 1966?.....Answer: L.A. Bruton
When Tyrrell County folks are talking about "pot likker", what are they referring to?.....Answer: Juice left in the pot after cooking greens, especially collards.
The "Black Walnut Cemetery is a grave yard in what Tyrrell County community?.....Answer: Alligator community on Old US64 just east of the Little Alligator Creek Bridge on the north side of the road in the woods.
What Tyrrell County entreprenuer used old cars and car hoods positioned along US 64 as signs for advertising his business?.....Answer: Carley Spencer of Carley's Cafe
Every home in Tyrrell County once had a utensil that was indispensable. Its uses ranged from making soap, washing clothes, to trying lard at hog killings. What was this valuable item?.....Answer: Black cast iron wash pot
What church organization separated the male and female members during services and would not allow any musical instruments in the meeting house?.....Answer: Primitive Baptist
How many of Tyrrell County's young men gave their lives to preserve our freedom during WWI, WWII, Korea, and Viet Nam?.....Answer: 35 young men sacraficed their lives
Many parts of the world refer to the days' meals as breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Tyrrell county folks refer to the days' meals as breakfast, _____, and _____?.....Answer: Dinner & Supper
Do you know your gardening and seasons (light of the moon/dark of the moon)? Vegetables that grow underground such as potatoes, turnips, and onions should be planted in the _____ of the moon or they will go to tops.....Answer: Dark of the Moon
The funeral home in Columbia since the mid-1950's has been Walker Funeral Home. Do you know the name of the funeral home operated by a local family prior to Walker?.....Answer: McClees Funeral Home
In 1918, an epidemic sickened and killed many residents of Tyrrell County. Do you know the name of the terrible disease that afflicted Tyrrell County in 1918?.....Answer: Spanish Influenza
Some Tyrrell County folks (including myself) have had the good fortune to see an animal that few ever get to see. Some say it doesn't even exist. Those that have seen it know it roams the deep swamps and forests of the county. It's black in color, the size of a medium dog, and has a long tail. What is this rarely seen animal that some say doesn't exist?.....Answer: Panther
Tyrrell County has produced many war heros over the years. Who is the highest ranking military officer in Tyrrell County history?.....Anwer: Brigadier General James Johnston Pettigrew
The "Tyrrell Times" was a monthly newspaper that was published about 1944. What was the price for a one year subscription for this fine paper?.....Answer: One Dollar per year
Who was the first service man from Tyrrell County to die in service of his country during World War II?.....Answer: Lindsey Jarvis
This "living fossil" closely resembles prehistoric fishes and is abundant in the black waters of Tyrrell County's canals and rivers. Can you name this fish that is said to be a "living fossil"?.....Answer: The Bowfin or Grennel
When the congregation of Malachi Chapel Free Will Baptist Church split over a disagreement a new church was formed. Can you name the new church that was built in 1966?.....Answer: Sandy Acres Free Will Baptist Church
This store on Columbia's Main Street is supposedly one of the top 5 oldest franchises of this store in the United States?.....Answer: White's Ben Franklin Store
The road known as the Loop Road between Sound Side and Alligator is said to be haunted by a scary critter. Do you know the name of this figure who has scared children and teenagers for many years?.....Answer: The Purple Man
During the past 40 years, Bobby Mitchell had at least two persons who helped him cut hair at Mitchell's Barber Shop. Can you name the two assistant barbers?.....Answer: Raymond Etheridge and Jess Cooper
Starting about 1940 the Bookmobile began traveling throughout Tyrrell County making books available to those who could not easily get to the County Library in Columbia. Can you name the first traveling librarian who operated the Tyrrell County Bookmobile?.....Answer: Verdie Alexander
There is a large pond located about 2 miles or so west of Columbia just off NC 64. The clear blue waters are posted against swimming today but many generations of Tyrrell County kids swam and cooled themselves on hot summer days in this large, deep pond. Can you name this ol' swimmin' hole?.....Answer: Little Florida
Can you name the night policeman who diligently protected the town of Columbia for many years during the 50's, 60's, and 70's?.....Answer: Little Bill Sawyer
There is a tasty treat that ripens in Tyrrell County during the month of June. You might have to dodge a bear, swat yellow flies, and endure a serious case of "red bugs" to gather them but they are worth it. Can you name this sometimes hard to gather treat?.....Answer: Briarberries
As kids we used to love to gather on Green Street in Columbia about sunset on a warm summer night and play games. We played one game that required you to remain in the position that you were in when the person who was "it" touched you. Can you name this old game that kids used to play in Columbia?.....Answer: Freeze Tag
Springtime is known for showers and flowers, but in Tyrrell County it also brings the arrival of a certain fish to mind. Some like it fresh, most like it salted, and some prefer the roe. Can you name this fish?.....Answer: Herrings
During the railroad era of 1904-1948, there were three train stations located in Tyrrell County. The main depot in Columbia was one ... can you name the other two?.....Answer: Woodley Station & Travis Station
The auditorium at Columbia High School was named for an English teacher who had a great impact on the school. Do you know who?.....Answer: Madge L. VanHorn
There is a type of tree that grows in Tyrrell County that produces an orange colored fruit about the size of a ping pong ball. When the fruit ripens in the fall it is as sweet as sugar, but is undescribably bitter if eaten green. Can you name this tree?.....Answer: Persimmon
In what community in Tyrrell County might you find a road sign designating "Pity My Shoe Road"?.....Answer: The Creeks Community
Who was the first principal of Columbia High School ... 1918-1919?.....Answer: Miss Julia Farmer
The first US Post Office was established in Columbia on February 27, 1819. Who was the first person appointed as Postmaster on that same date?.....Answer: Jeremiah Wynne
Who was the last Tyrrell citizen to serve as Tyrrell County Representative to the North Carolina General Assembly? He served from 1963 until the post was discontinued in 1966.....Answer: William J. White
Who was the principal at Columbia High School in 1962?.....Answer: Walter J. Taylor, Jr.
Who operated the Tyrrell Beauty Shoppe in 1963 with the slogan: "For Beauty, See Trudy"?.....Answer: Gertrude Pinner
Can you name the Columbia resident who died in 1982, used to vaccinate the local dogs for rabies, and was known for raising fighting roosters?.....Answer: Howard Taft
Who was the German immigrant who came to Columbia about 1910 and started the first movie theater in Columbia about 1914-15?.....Answer: Fred Schlez
Sentell's Motel and Restaurant was built on a lot that once stored old cars and trucks that were to be stripped for parts such as their bumpers. George Dawkins and Dot Chesson's first business on this lot was a night club that they called Sentells. Do you know what the locals called the night spot?.....Answer: The Bumper Club
There was a man who lived on Light Street in Columbia where he had a small wood shop. He built many a fine skiff in his shop. Can you name this boat builder and WWI veteran who died in 1990?.....Answer: Willie Spencer
There was a man in Tyrrell County that was the king of his craft - "grave digging". He did this unpopular chore for many years for both Walker Funeral Home and Rowsom Funeral Home. Can you name the man who excelled at digging graves?.....Answer: Walt Hill
There was a small store that was located on the northern outskirts of Columbia on Road Street. A rather hefty and jovial old fellow was the owner and operator of this establishment for many years. He sold soft drinks, hoop cheese, ice cream dips, and every kind of candy a kid could want. He would also buy empty pop bottles from local kids to help them along with their need for candy money. Can you name this WWI vet and store operator?.....Answer: "Boots" Rhodes
Do you know the name of the Tyrrell citizen who made headlines by building a car from junked cars, having it pass inspection by NCDMV, and driving it across country?.....Answer: George Johnson
There is a lady in Tyrrell County who has been the saviour of stray and lost dogs in our community for many years. She has fed and housed hundreds of needy dogs and cats and continues to do so today. Do you know the name of this Tyrrell citizen who works so hard for the neglected dogs and cats?.....Answer: Margaret Harrell Burke.
What was the name of the football field used by Columbia High School prior to the field that is currently used at CHS?.....Answer: The Carrawan Field
Who was the coach of the undefeated Columbia High School football team of 1946?.....Answer: Roland Riddick
Who was the race car driver from Tyrrell County who finished 1st in the National 100, 2nd in the 1962 World 600, 5th in the 1962 National 400, 4th in the 1963 World 600, and 5th in the 1963 National 400?.....Answer: Joe Weatherly
According to the book "Tyrrell Cemeteries", where is the oldest known grave in Tyrrell County and who is buried there?.....Answer: Alligator community and Col. Hezekiah Spruill
Who was the first Clerk of Court for Tyrrell County?.....Answer: Francis Ward (1750-1774)
Who was born in Tyrrell County in 1911 and wrote a song entitled "On The River Scuppernong" about his remembrances of growing up in Columbia? He had the opportunity to perform his song at a recent Scuppernong Festival at the age of 84.....Answer: Loomis Spruill
Who was the first woman elected to serve as a member of the Tyrrell County Board of Commissioners?.....Answer: Margaret "Peggy" Griffin
Some years ago, the people of Tyrrell County collected rainwater for use in the home. One of the best ways to collect rainwater was with a device that stood about 4-5 feet tall made of brick, blocks, and cement. It would have a gutter from the house connected directly to it. Do you know what this contraption for collecting and storing rainwater was called?.....Answer: Cistern
Fresh cow's milk used to be set out in a cloth covered bowl to allow the cream to rise and thicken. Once the cream was skimmed off the milk product that was left in the bowl could be used for baking. What do Tyrrell County folks call this milk by-product?.....Answer: Clabber
A Tyrrell citizen who was born in 1896 and died in 1965, served our county as Register of Deeds for many years. Can you name this lady who served Tyrrell County as Register of Deeds?.....Answer: Sara Taft
Who is the retired school teacher that is the author of "Tyrrell Cemeteries, North Carolina, 1732-1984" which is a great genealogy source for our county?.....Answer: Camille Bateman Everton
What was the name of the small grocery store owned by Abner Harrell and located beside his home on Virginia Avenue?.....Answer: New Town Grocery
The Secota Village Housing Project is located at the East end of Green Street and behind the high school where a thriving business was once located. Can you recall the business that was last located on the site?.....Answer: Williams Lumber Company
There is an odd shaped body of water that is located in the southeastern section of our county. It has been the site of numerous fish houses and lumber docks in the past. Can you name this body of water that is named for it's unusual shape?.....Answer: Frying Pan
One Tyrrell County citizen has the distint honor of being awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor, the highest military honor that can be bestowed on a US citizen. This young man was killed on a bombing mission on November 2, 1943 at Rabaul, New Britain. Can you name this World War II flying hero from Tyrrell County?.....Answer: Major Raymond Harrell Wilkins
An event happened in Tyrrell County on March 2,1976 that put our county in the media spotlight of national news coverage. Can you remember what this event was?.....Answer: The Bradford Bishop family murder victims discovered in Tyrrell County.
What was the name of the Railroad company that built a line into Columbia in 1908 and abandoned the line forty years later in 1948?.....Answer: The Norfolk & Southern Railroad
When people in Tyrrell County think of sausage, they think of a locally owned and operated family business. Can you name the local business who's name is synonomous with sausage?.....Answer: Spencer's Packing Company
What distinct landmark serves as the northern boundary line of Tyrrell County?.....Answer: Albemarle Sound
Lake Phelps was discovered in 1755 and was later named for one of the gentlemen who discovered it. What was the lake called before the name was changed?.....Answer: Lake Scuppernong
There was a lumber company that operated in the Gum Neck area from the late 1930s until the mid 40s. The company employed many local residents and even maintained a company store in Gum Neck. Can you name this lumber company?.....Answer: Richmond Cedar Works
Tyrrell County's boundaries have been reshaped four times since it was formed in 1729. The last boundary change took place in 1870. What area was formed from the land taken from Tyrrell County in 1870?.....Answer: Dare County
Can you name the Tyrrell citizen who served as Postmaster (1921-36), sheriff (1938-54), and US Marshall (1954-61)?.....Answer: B.Ray Cohoon
An important event was celebrated in Columbia on May 6, 1962 with parades, dignitaries, and celebrities. Do you know what the celebration was all about?.....Answer: Dedication of the Lindsey Warren Bridge that crosses the Alligator River.
In 1994, a book was presented for sale at the Scuppernong River Festival. The title of the book was "High Days and Holidays" and told of childhood days and beloved characters of Tyrrell County. Can you name the Tyrrell native and author of this book?.....Answer: Dr. Henry Joe Liverman
John White, a member of the first English settlement in America in 1585, drew maps of how the area of Tyrrell county appeared then. In his earliest maps he described the Indian village of "Tramaskeoc" near what is now Gum Neck and another Indian village on the Scuppernong River near modern day Columbia. Can you name the Indian village that John White mapped near modern day Columbia over 400 years ago?.....Answer: Mecopen
For many years boat travel was the primary way of transporting people, goods, and mail to and from Tyrrell County. In 1910, a boat newly fitted from sail to steam
docked at Columbia and was completely destroyed by fire on her maiden voyage from Elizabeth City. Can you name this boat whose remains are still in the Scuppernong River and from which many
artifacts have been retreived?.....Answer: The Estelle Randall
Tyrrell County has produced one athelete to play basketball in the NBA. He graduated from Columbia High in 1983, was a standout at UNC Wilmington, and was drafted by the
Indiana Pacers and later traded to the Charlotte Hornets. Can you name Tyrrell County's first pro athelete?.....Answer: Brian Rowson
1927 was an important year for Tyrrell County. In that year two new links to the outside world were established in the county. One of those links was the completion by the State Highway and Public Works Commission of the first true bridge across the Scuppernong River into Columbia. Do you know the other link to the outside world that was established in 1927?.....Answer: C.E.Cohoon Telephone Company
There is a crop raised in Tyrrell County that not only brings many dollars to area farmers, but provides summer employment and spending money for many area kids as well. Can you name this crop that Tyrrell is famous for and that is such a boost to the local economy?.....Answer: Irish Potatoes
On November 27, 1979, the citizens of Tyrrell County held a large celebration in the town of Columbia. William R. West, a 1950 graduate of Columbia High School was the featured speaker for this great occassion. What were the people of Tyrrell County celebrating on this date?.....Answer: The County's 250th Anniversary
Columbia High School presented its first diploma on May 6, 1919. Who was this graduating senior that received the first diploma presented by CHS?.....Answer: Mrs. Blanche Walker Cohoon
There's a lady in Tyrrell county who has been a school teacher, Columbia postmaster, first woman to be
president of the National Association of Postmasters, and the staunchest Democrate this county has ever had. She has even attended the inauguration ceremonies of several Democratic presidents including President John F. Kennedy. Who is this lady of Tyrrell County?.....Answer: Mrs. Effie Brickhouse
Hog killin' day used to be a big event in the lives of Tyrrell County folks. It was not just a day of hard work but a social event that brought family, neighbor, and friend together to share the chores. A hog killin' provided many good things to eat such as fresh pork, pork to salt, lard, and sausage. One of my favorites is the byproduct of trying lard in the old cast iron wash pot. The chunks of skin and meat left after the fat has been removed can be eaten as they are or ground for making biscuits or cornbread. What do Tyrrell County folks call the crunchy meat skins left after trying lard?.....Answer: Cracklin's
The current Columbia Town Hall is shown in the waterfront picture located on the Email Address and
Local Homepage section. Can you remember what this building used to be before becoming our Town Hall?.....Answer: Floyd Cahoon's Esso Station
The statue that stands on the Tyrrell County Courthouse lawn will celebrate its 95th birthday this year. Can you tell me what the statue that was dedicated on August 7, 1902 memorializes?.....Tyrrell County Confederate Veterans
On what date in history was a bill passed in Edenton creating a precinct known as Tyrrell that included a
piece of land 100 miles long and 50 miles wide?.....Answer: November 27, 1729
Who was the only Tyrrell county citizen ever to be elected to the US Congress (1835) and is also credited with the invention of the corn sheller?.....Answer: Ebinezzar Pettigrew
Tyrrell County has the distinction of being the northern most enviromental range for this animal.
Can you name this critter who won't live any farther north than our county?.....Answer: American Alligator
Before the English explored and settled in Tyrrell County there was a tribe of Native Americans who made the area their home. Can you name the Indian tribe who once called Tyrrell County
home?.....Answer: The Secotas
The earliest known white settlement in Tyrrell County consisted of people with English, Irish,
and Scottish heritage. The settlement was built about 1700 to 1704 and was the only settlement on the Alligator River
for many years. Can you name this early Tyrrell County settlement?.....Answer: Fort Landing
The first public library for Tyrrell County was formed in 1930 and was housed in the old town jail
that was located behind Tyrrell Hardware Store and the current jail. Can you name the person who served as the first librarian?.....Answer: Mrs. Mae Pinner
What Tyrrell citizen was born in 1828, was Surgeon General of North Carolina, and became Chief Surgeon for the country of Egypt?.....Answer: Dr. Eward Warren
In 1789 the first town was chartered to be built in Tyrrell County. The town was named but never built. Can you name the Tyrrell town that never was?.....Answer: Newport