In Recognition of the 50th Anniversary of the Town of Harrisburg v2.pdf
WHEREAS, the town was originally called Query’s Quarter and settled as early as 1791, as recorded by the newly-elected President George Washington in his diary while passing through the southern states by stagecoach; and
WHEREAS, the town’s name change derived from the family of Robert Harris and his descendants, landowners from whom the right-of-way was purchased for the construction of the railroad in the 1850s; the town was known as Harris Depot until 1874, and after the first post office was constructed, the town was officially renamed to Harrisburg; and
WHEREAS, historically, the railroad played a significant role in the town's development, with the first retail establishment opening before the Civil War and many more following along the rail line; and
WHEREAS, the act to incorporate the Town of Harrisburg was ratified March 28, 1973 by the General Assembly of North Carolina; and
WHEREAS, on June 7, 1973, the first meeting of the Harrisburg Town Council was held with the following duly appointed Temporary Officers – Mayor Martha H. Marks; Joe L. Sims; Walter L. Hefner, Jr.; Marshall R. Queen; O.C. Towell; Larry M. Lewis; Bobby J. Sides; and Boyce O. Jenkins; and
WHEREAS, the town’s close proximity to Concord and Charlotte has bolstered its economic viability and growing population; today, Harrisburg embraces smart growth while remaining committed to its small town values and providing amenities and a superior quality of life to its residents;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, ROY COOPER, Governor of the State of North Carolina, do hereby proclaim June 7, 2023, as a day “IN RECOGNITION OF THE 50th ANNIVERSARY OF THE TOWN OF HARRISBURG” in North Carolina, and commend its observance to all citizens.