If you have any books for sale or you know someone that has books for sale
that are about Pitt County and/or its Families please contact
Diane Siniard.
The Pitt County Historical Society, Inc., offers the following publications:
The Historic Architecture of Pitt County, North Carolina. Scott Power,
Editor, 1991.
Mr. Power, of the Eastern Branch of North Carolina Archives and History,
based this beautiful book on his architectural survey of the county
and showcases the work with many fine photographs and
historical/genealogical background. The jacket features a painting of
Penny Hill by renowned artist Francis Speight. Hard cover.
($40 + $2.80 tax and $6 shipping)
Chronicles of Pitt County, Volume I. Pitt County Historical Society,
Elizabeth Copeland, Editor, 1982, reprinted 2003.
Containing 888 pages of community and family articles, the Chronicles
is a treasure house of genealogical information submitted by family
members and local historians. Hard cover; 9" x 12"; black with embossed
gold seal. ($70 + $4.90 tax and $10 shipping)
Chronicles of Pitt County, Volume II. Pitt County Historical Society,
Sandra Hunsucker, Executive Editor, 2005.
Volume II, which contains 1,056 pages of additional community and
family articles, serves as a companion to Volume I. Hard cover;
9" x 12"; black with embossed gold seal. ($70 + $4.90 tax and $10
shipping)
Cemetery Survey of Pitt County, North Carolina--Book One and Book Two
(sold as set). Compiled by William "Bill" B. Kittrell, 2007--SOLD OUT
IN 2011
"Penny Hill" poster
Reproduction of Francis Speight's oil painting of Penny Hill's Doctor's
Office, also featured on the jacket of The Historic Architecture of
Pitt County, North Carolina. The site is located on Hwy. 33 West in
Pitt County. Poster dimensions: 28" high x 24.5" wide. ($15 + $3.50
shipping)
NOTE: To eliminate shipping costs, local residents may buy and pick
up Chronicles I and II books at the Greenville Museum of Art (802
Evans Street) and at UBE (516 S. Cotanche Street, Greenville). Now
& Then Designs (801 Red Banks Road, Greenville), Humber House (corner
of Washington and Fifth Streets, Greenville), and Woodside Antiques
and the May Museum (both on Main Street in Farmville) have the Historic
Architecture and Chronicles I and II books for sale.
Contact Liz Sparrow, 252-756-8056 (liz_sparrow@yahoo.com) regarding
the Penny Hill poster or if you have any questions.
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