Meanings
- The forested region, in central North Carolina in the United States, of the Uwharrie mountains; (by extension) the Uwharrie mountains.
Be sure to bring a canoe or kayak to explore one of the Uwharrie's most delightful, as-yet-undiscovered spots.
2000, Dirk Frankenberg, Exploring North Carolina's Natural Areas: Parks, Nature Preserves, and Hiking Trails3 more examples
The Elise High School Song : High above Uwharrie's hilltops / 'Neath the skies of blue / Stands our noble Alma Mater / Glorious to the view […]
1974, Edwin Arthur West, Elise High School and Upper Moore CountyThe requested money would serve to enhance the Uwharrie's recreation opportunities through purchase of an additional 560 acres in this designated recreational composite.
1983, United States. Congress. House. Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Subcommittee on Public Lands and National Parks, Public land management policy: oversight hearing before the Subcommittee on Public Lands and National Parks of the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs, House of Representatives, Ninety-eighth Congress, first session ...., page 369Luckily, these locally owned and operated cabins, located on the Uwharrie's doorstep, are clean and cozy, have screened-in porches, and sleep 2–22.
2017 November 7, Jessie Johnson, Matt Schneider, North Carolina Adventure Weekends: A Traveler's Guide to the Best Outdoor Getaways, Menasha Ridge Press, →ISBN
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