Working in local history archives at UNCA Ramsey Library and at Pack Library’s North Carolina Room, I thought often about … More
Tag: Wade Martin
Beacon Manufacturing Co., Baseball Team Starring Wade Martin
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about the Swannanoa native Wade Martin, who was known nationally for his woodcarving abilities. Click … More
Swannanoa Woodcarver Wade Martin Carves One Last Piece
Wade “Gob” Hampton Martin was born in 1920, the son of Marcus Lafayette and Callie Holloway Martin. He had four … More
