NORTH CAROLINA- TENNESSEE
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 TENNESSEE / Settled before...
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STONEMAN'S RAID
On their raid through western North Carolina Gen. Stoneman's U.S. cavalry skirmished with Confederates near here on April 17, 1865.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and...
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STONEMAN'S RAID
On a raid through western North Carolina Gen. Stoneman's U.S. cavalry fought a skirmish with the home guard at Boone, March 28, 1865.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...
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STONEMAN'S RAID
On a raid through western North Carolina Gen. Stoneman's U.S. cavalry passed through Lenoir Mar. 28, and were there again, Apr. 15-17, 1865.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical...
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STONEMAN'S RAID
On a raid across western N.C. Gen. A. C. Gillem led part of Stoneman's U.S. cavalry through this vicinity, March 28, 1865.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is...
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FORT DEFIANCE
Home of William Lenoir, leader in Revolution & public affairs. Built 1788-92 and named for colonial fort on the site 4 1/2 miles east.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program,...
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EARLY HISTORY
Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full page here (NC Marker ID MM1)
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STONEMAN'S RAID
On a raid through western North Carolina Gen. Stoneman's U.S. cavalry passed through Dobson, April 2, 1865.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 passed through Mount Airy, April 2-3, 1865.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...
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SIAMESE TWINS
Conjoined twins born in Siam. Toured widely in the U.S. before settling nearby to farm, 1839. Grave is 100 yards W.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...
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JESSE FRANKLIN
Governor 1820-21; state & U.S. Senator and representative; officer in Revolution. His home stood 1/4 mile south.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...
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NORTH WILKESBORO SPEEDWAY
Pioneer NASCAR dirt track. Built 1946; paved in 1958. Hosted sanctioned events, 1949-96. 5/8 mile oval 3 mi. W.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...
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HUGH T. LEFLER 1901-1981
Preeminent historian of North Carolina, author, & editor. Professor at UNC, 1935-1972. His birthplace is one mile east.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...
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SURRY MUSTER FIELD
Patriot militia, led by Major Joseph Winston, gathered in this vicinity, Sept. 1780, marched to victory at Kings Mtn.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...
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BARIUM SPRINGS HOME FOR CHILDREN
Formerly Presbyterian Orphans Home. Opened here in 1891 by Synod of N.C. Jethro Rumple was first chair, Board of Regents.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is...
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