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SIDNEY LANIER

Southern poet, died in this house, September 7, 1881.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full page here (NC Marker ID O2)

Southern poet, died in this house, September 7, 1881.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full page here (NC Marker ID O2)

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NORTH CAROLINA-SOUTH CAROLINA

NORTH CAROLINA / Colonized, 1585-87, by first English settlers in America; permanently settled c. 1650; first to vote readiness for independence, Apr. 12, 1776 b/w SOUTH CAROLINA / Formed in 1712...

NORTH CAROLINA / Colonized, 1585-87, by first English settlers in America; permanently settled c. 1650; first to vote readiness for independence, Apr. 12, 1776 b/w SOUTH CAROLINA / Formed in...

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NORTH CAROLINA-SOUTH CAROLINA

NORTH CAROLINA / Colonized, 1585-87, by first English settlers in America; permanently settled c. 1650; first to vote readiness for independence, Apr. 12, 1776 b/w SOUTH CAROLINA / Formed in 1712...

NORTH CAROLINA / Colonized, 1585-87, by first English settlers in America; permanently settled c. 1650; first to vote readiness for independence, Apr. 12, 1776 b/w SOUTH CAROLINA / Formed in...

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HOKE SMITH

Secretary of Interior, 1893-1896, Governor of Georgia, United States Senator, was born, 1855 at Catawba College, then located at this point.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

Secretary of Interior, 1893-1896, Governor of Georgia, United States Senator, was born, 1855 at Catawba College, then located at this point.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical...

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PLATO DURHAM

Confederate captain; legislator; member of conventions of 1868, '75; conservative leader in Reconstruction period. His home was 100 ft. S.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

Confederate captain; legislator; member of conventions of 1868, '75; conservative leader in Reconstruction period. His home was 100 ft. S.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

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WILLIAM A. GRAHAM

Governor, 1845-1849; Secretary of the Navy; United States Senator; Whig nominee for Vice-President in 1852. His birthplace is 3 mi. E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program,...

Governor, 1845-1849; Secretary of the Navy; United States Senator; Whig nominee for Vice-President in 1852. His birthplace is 3 mi. E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program,...

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O. MAX GARDNER 1882-1947

Governor, 1929-33; Under Secretary of U.S. Treasury; appointed Ambassador to Great Britain, 1946. Birthplace stands here, grave 300 yds. N.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

Governor, 1929-33; Under Secretary of U.S. Treasury; appointed Ambassador to Great Britain, 1946. Birthplace stands here, grave 300 yds. N.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

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ANDRE MICHAUX

French botanist, pioneer in studying flora of western North Carolina, passed through Lincolnton, July 24, Sept. 11, 1794, and April 29, 1795.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

French botanist, pioneer in studying flora of western North Carolina, passed through Lincolnton, July 24, Sept. 11, 1794, and April 29, 1795.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical...

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TRYON COUNTY

Formed 1768, named for Governor William Tryon. Divided in 1779 into Lincoln and Rutherford Counties. Courthouse stood here.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used...

Formed 1768, named for Governor William Tryon. Divided in 1779 into Lincoln and Rutherford Counties. Courthouse stood here.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used...

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BATTLE OF RAMSOUR'S MILL

Patriot militia led by Col. Francis Locke, on June 20, 1780, defeated Tories led by Maj. John Moore 400 yards west.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

Patriot militia led by Col. Francis Locke, on June 20, 1780, defeated Tories led by Maj. John Moore 400 yards west.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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NORTH CAROLINA-SOUTH CAROLINA

NORTH CAROLINA / Colonized, 1585-87, by first English settlers in America; permanently settled c. 1650; first to vote readiness for independence, Apr. 12, 1776. b/w SOUTH CAROLINA / Formed in 1712...

NORTH CAROLINA / Colonized, 1585-87, by first English settlers in America; permanently settled c. 1650; first to vote readiness for independence, Apr. 12, 1776. b/w SOUTH CAROLINA / Formed in...

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ELISHA BAXTER

Governor of Arkansas, 1873-74; Union colonel in Civil War; elected to U.S. Senate, 1864, but not seated. Birthplace stood 4 1/2 miles S.E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

Governor of Arkansas, 1873-74; Union colonel in Civil War; elected to U.S. Senate, 1864, but not seated. Birthplace stood 4 1/2 miles S.E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical...

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'MIRACLE OF HICKORY'

Outbreak of polio in June 1944 led to the founding of an emergency hospital 1/2 mile N.E. Closed, 1945.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

Outbreak of polio in June 1944 led to the founding of an emergency hospital 1/2 mile N.E. Closed, 1945.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

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JAMES PINCKNEY HENDERSON 1808-1858

First governor of Texas, 1846-47; U.S. Senator; officer, Mexican War. His birthplace here.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full page...

First governor of Texas, 1846-47; U.S. Senator; officer, Mexican War. His birthplace here.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full page...

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CONNIE M. GUION 1882-1971

Pioneer female physician. Gained national reputation from work at Cornell medical clinic, 1922-1970. Born 2/10 mile N.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

Pioneer female physician. Gained national reputation from work at Cornell medical clinic, 1922-1970. Born 2/10 mile N.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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BRITTAIN CHURCH

Presbyterian, organized 1768. Present building, the third, erected 1852, brick-veneered 1940.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full...

Presbyterian, organized 1768. Present building, the third, erected 1852, brick-veneered 1940.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full...

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JOSHUA FORMAN

Founder of Syracuse, N.Y., early advocate of Erie Canal. Moved to N. Carolina, 1829. Land and mining speculator. Grave is 50 yds. east.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program,...

Founder of Syracuse, N.Y., early advocate of Erie Canal. Moved to N. Carolina, 1829. Land and mining speculator. Grave is 50 yds. east.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program,...

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THE BLOCK HOUSE

Early landmark, western terminus of the 1772 boundary survey between N.C. and S.C. Stood 1/2 mile east.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

Early landmark, western terminus of the 1772 boundary survey between N.C. and S.C. Stood 1/2 mile east.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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OAK GROVE

Built 1782. Home of James Johnston, officer in Revolution, member Provincial Congress, legislature, convention of 1788. Is 2 mi. east.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program,...

Built 1782. Home of James Johnston, officer in Revolution, member Provincial Congress, legislature, convention of 1788. Is 2 mi. east.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program,...

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GILBERT TOWN

Rutherford County seat, 1781-85, stood hereabout. Before Battle of Kings Mountain both armies camped nearby.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

Rutherford County seat, 1781-85, stood hereabout. Before Battle of Kings Mountain both armies camped nearby.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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