History Articles
The Archives are a selection of articles that have been written by members. The articles are generally PDF’s and some can be quite large. Clicking on the colored link below will open the article in a new page, closing the page will return you to here.
John Hinton & John Smith (11KB) This article pertains to a theory of mine about the meeting of these men and the marriage of one to the daughter of the other.
Neighboring Shotwell Area (40 KB) This article covers the general Shotwell area, located a little east and south of Knightdale.
Governor David Stone (12 KB) This is an article on David Stone, owner of a large plantation on the Neuse river. Stone was buried in an unmarked grave on the plantation here in Knightdale.
Roads Mills & Dams (41 KB) This is an article covering the early history of some of the Roads, Mills and Dams in the Knightdale area. (old Milburnie area)
The Early Hinton Plantations of Wake County (34 KB) covers primarily the plantations surrounding the Knightdale area.
Railroad history in Knightdale (56 KB) is an article written by Edna Kropp in 1987 which contains interesting information about the coming of the railroad.
Knightdale’s only Train Wreck (52 KB) A report by the Interstate Commerce Commission and two new addendums.
History Chronology (48 KB) This is a work in progress and at 10 pages gives one a good look at the history of the Town. It has been the basis for a number of the articles that appear below. Read it today for tomorrow I will be adding to it.
Knightdale Water System (97 KB) is an article talking about the first water system put in use in Knightdale. (Cir 1925)
Biographical sketches of early Mayors (15 KB) is an article covering the first eight mayors of Knightdale.
Knightdales Early Doctors (11 KB) is an article about the early Doctors and Dentists in Town.
1930 Federal Census Transcription (17 KB) The Town of Knightdale was incorporated in 1927 and this document contains a transcription of the 1930 Federal Census for the area of incorporated Knightdale.
History of Knightdale Postal Service (12KB) is an article listing all Postmasters and discussing offices and routes over the years.
History by J.P.Smith (34 KB) is an article written in 1971 by a former resident of her recollection of town. She also was the librarian at the time.
Original Knightdale Fire Department (850 KB) is a chronicle with pictures all relating to the original Town Fire Department.
Original Knightdale Rescue Department (42 KB) is a chronicle relating to the history of the original Town Rescue Department.
Planter’s Walk Subdivision (436 KB) is an article covering the growth of Planter’s Walk within Knightdale. At its time P.W. was the largest in town with some 650 + homes. (Cir 1988)
Square D Co. comes to Knightdale (893 KB) is an article covering the move of portions of the manufacturing plant from Milwaukee, Wi. to Knightdale, N. C. in 1972. Later in 1988 a 3 story addition was added and used as a home for the design and marketing groups for the products of the plant.