Fayetteville PWC Commemorates Centennial with Support of Dogwood Trail

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April 6 , 2005

To commemorate its 100th Anniversary, the Fayetteville Public Works Commission is leaving a legacy that will grow well into the next century.

PWC has provided 100 new dogwood trees that are being planted along the trail, re-affirming Fayetteville as the "City of Dogwoods."

We are so proud to partner with the Dogwood Festival to enhance the Dogwood Trail, " said PWC Chairman, Wilson Lacy. "This is an investment in our future that will enhance our community's appearance, improve our air quality, and provide a year-round educational resource for our citizens and guests."

This 20-mile trail is a display of horticulture brilliance and historical significance. The new trail will be a year round source of education and entertainment for our citizens and guests. Along this vehicular trail there are many sites one can explore on foot. The trail is also part of the cultural heritage tourism project

The trail begins at the Cape Fear Botanical Garden located between the Cape Fear River and Cross Creek. It winds through many neighborhoods where you will find beautiful historic homes from the 19th and 20th centuries. In addition to the natural beauty and historical sites, trail-goers will learn about the many different styles of architectures in this area.

Some sights along the trail include The Rose Garden of Fayetteville Technical Community College, the Downtown Historical District and various art, military and historical.

In addition to the trees, a Dogwood Trail brochure has been produced as an information resource for citizens and visitors. There are also new Dogwood Trail banners marking the trail in the spring and permanent signs will be installed during the summer of 2005. PWC crews completed installing the new banners on the trail April 1.

The 100 new trees are currently being planted at both residential and points of interest along the trail. A dedication of the trail is planned for April 11 at the Martin Luther King Memorial Park on Blue Street.

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