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Swan Quarter

The Church Floated Down the Street…and Around the Corner

July 11, 2011 Stuart Lee, NRCS North Carolina

Back in 1876, the Methodists of the coastal community of Swan Quarter, NC were keenly aware of flooding issues from heavy rain and high tides. As a result, they sought property less prone to flooding for a new church. But their efforts to purchase a specific vacant lot on high ground were...

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