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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2BAW_the-loops_Spruce-Pine-NC.html
The old Clinchfield Railroad loops and tunnels through the Blue Ridge Mountains before you. Construction of this difficult section began in 1905 when 4,000 workmen, mainly Russian, German and Italian immigrants, began blasting and hammering their …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UBJ_andrews-geyser-historical_Old-Fort-NC.html
Built ca. 1885 to mark railroad gateway to the Blue Ridge Mts. Restored in 1911 & 1975. Named for A. B. Andrews of Raleigh. Located 2.1 miles north.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GUZ_catheys-fort_Marion-NC.html
A rendezvous for the North Carolina militia led by General Griffith Rutherford against the Cherokee in 1776, was one mile east.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GUS_pleasant-gardens_Marion-NC.html
Home of Joseph McDowell (1758-1795), soldier and physician. Officer at the Battle of Kings Mountain.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GUR_roy-williams_Marion-NC.html
National Championship winning college basketball coach for University of North Carolina and Member of Basketball Hall of Fame. Born in 1950 in Marion General Hospital, which stands one block north.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GUQ_carson-house_Marion-NC.html
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On March 24, 1865, Union Gen. George Stoneman led 6,000 cavalrymen from Tennessee into southwestern Virginia and western North Carolina to disrupt the Confederate supply line by destroying sections of the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GUH_carson-house_Marion-NC.html
Served 1843-1845 as the seat of McDowell County government. Home of Col. John Carson and his sons, Jonathan L., Samuel P., William, & Joseph McD. Now a historical museum.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GUF_daniel-kanipe_Marion-NC.html
Survived Battle of Little Bighorn, 1876. A soldier in 7th U.S. cavalry, he witnessed defeat of Geo. A. Custer. Lived here.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQKF_the-old-indian-fort_Old-Fort-NC.html
This marks the site ofThe Old FortBuilt A.D. 1756The western outpostof the United Statesandof North Carolinauntil 1776from which this town wasnamed
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQKE_frontier-fort_Old-Fort-NC.html
Early outpost against Indians. Used by Gen. Rutherfordin expedition against Cherokee, Sept.,1776. Stood nearby and gave name to this town.