ROBERT F. HOKE 1837-1912
Major general, C.S.A. Promoted after victory at Battle of Plymouth. Led troops in Va. & N.C. Home stands 50 yards E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...
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INGLESIDE
Home built about 1817 by Daniel M. Forney, major in War of 1812, congressman, 1815-1818, legislator, and planter.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...
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PATRICK FERGUSON
Tory force led by Col. Ferguson camped nearby Oct. 4-5, 1780. Two days later Ferguson died in major British defeat at Kings Mountain, 5 mi. SE.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical...
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HIRAM R. REVELS 1822-1901
First black to serve in Congress. Native of N.C. Mississippi senator, 1870-1871. Operated own barbershop here, 1840s.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...
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STONEMAN'S RAID
On a raid through western North Carolina Gen. Stoneman's U.S. cavalry fought southern troops at Howard's Gap, 4 mi. north, April 22, 1865.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical...
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STONEMAN'S RAID
On a raid through western North Carolina Gen. Stoneman's U.S. cavalry passed through Rutherfordton, April 21, 1865.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...
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BATTLE OF KINGS MOUNTAIN
Overmountain Men from Tenn., Va., & N.C. led Patriots to victory over British, Oct. 7, 1780. Site 7 miles south.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...
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VALLE CRUCIS EPISCOPAL MISSION
Established in 1842 by Bishop Levi S. Ives. Reorganized in 1895 by Bishop J. B. Cheshire.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full page...
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TOD R. CALDWELL
Governor, 1870-1874, during Reconstruction, member State Convention of 1865. His home stood here.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...
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SINK HOLE MINE
Among oldest of area mica mines. Evidence indicates it was first worked by Indians. Remains 4 mi. S.W.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...
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CRANBERRY MINES
Iron ore deposits near here were mined from ca. 1826 until 1930. Supplied iron to the Confederacy.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission....
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DANIEL KANIPE 1853-1926
Survived Battle of Little Bighorn, 1876. A soldier in 7th U.S. cavalry, he witnessed defeat of Geo. A. Custer. Lived here.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is...
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YELLOW MOUNTAIN ROAD
Along a route nearby the "Over-Mountain Men" marched to victory at King's Mountain, 1780.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full page...
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SAM J. ERVIN, JR. 1896-1985
U.S. Senator, 1954-1974; led Senate Watergate Committee, 1973-1974; judge. His law office was one block west.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...
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STANLEY HARRIS 1882-1976
Boy Scouts of America leader. Founded Scouts’ Interracial Service in 1926. Lived 100 yds. N.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full...
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SPRUCE PINE MINING DISTRICT
Mica, feldspar, quartz deposits found in region 25 mi. long, 10 mi. wide. Commercial production of mica emerged 1850s.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...
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CROSSNORE SCHOOL
Founded by Mary Martin Sloop, physician, 1913, to serve region's youth. Weaving Room, est. 1920, boosted revival of handicrafts. Campus 1/2 mi. W.Plaque via North Carolina Highway...
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LEES-McRAE COLLEGE
Presbyterian. Founded in 1900 by Edgar Tufts. Named for teacher Elizabeth McRae & benefactor Mrs. S. P. Lees. Senior college since 1988.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program,...
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EMILY PRUDDEN 1832-1917
Missionary. Founded 15 western N.C. schools including Pfeiffer College forerunner. Her Skyland Institute stood here.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...
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CANE CREEK
Prelude to the Battle of Kings Mountain. Site of a skirmish on Sept. 12, 1780, between Loyalists and "Overmountain Men."Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is...
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