PHOTOS - The Bomb

During the fall of 1991, the reservoir behind Tillery Dam was being lowered to allow for work to be done on the dam. Gerald Andrews, who lived along the lake spotted what looked like a bomb along the shoreline behind his property.

Discovery of the bomb on property of Gerald Andrews
Courtesy of the Andrews family (colorized)

Examining the bomb
Courtesy of the Andrews family

Gerald Andrews finishes installation of the bomb at the Historic Snuggs House

Bomb on display at the Historic Snuggs House

Bomb currently on display at the Stanly County History Center
157 North Second Street