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“Steele Creek runs shallow, but its community roots run deep.”
 
After a 6 year hiatus, Steele Creek: An Early History is back in print by popular demand for a LIMITED-EDITION run of only 500 copies! 
 
In 2018, author and local historian Linda L. Blackwelder published this in-depth history of the community and it quickly sold out - 3 times. Exactly now as it was then, this 270 page book is chock-full of meticulously assembled genealogical research, stories, recollections, and photographs - which all together paint a beautiful and informative picture of the now rapidly evolving Steele Creek area of Mecklenburg County.
 
As the pastoral farmland of the past has given way to the explosive urban growth of the present, it is vitally important to understand the Steele Creek story and its heritage, especially in a time where many of its remaining historic landmarks are threatened by development or endangered by demolition, and this book is just the key to help do that.
 
Beginning with the native peoples and early settlers, on through to chronicling some of the important families which later emerged in the area, as well as the roads, general stores, businesses, schools, homes, post offices, houses of worship, and so much more which has defined the area for centuries, Steele Creek: An Early History Of The Steele Creek Community, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina will not disappoint.
 
Linda has lived in the Steele Creek community for over 55 years, founded both the Steele Creek Residents Association and the Steele Creek Historical & Genealogical Society, and has been personally invested in her beloved community in many more ways.
 
The Lawing Design Company is extremely honored to have partnered with Linda on this limited edition re-printing of her impressive book, and is responsible for its 2024 sales and distribution. The goal of this re-printing is to spread the history and perspectives of the vibrant Steele Creek community even further and wider so that all those who are interested may become even more passionate and informed about its storied past.
 
This makes the PERFECT Christmas gift for your favorite historian, family members with Steele Creek roots, or for those simply interested in learning more about this area of Mecklenburg County.
 
And don’t wait to see if they’ll sell out - they will. Because this book is highly sought after, sales are final. Thank you for your understanding.
 
Proudly Printed In Steele Creek, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA.