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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GTX_green-river-plantation_Rutherfordton-NC.html
(preface) 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/HMZYB_polk-county-courthouse_Columbus-NC.html
(Preface):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/HMU0R_nolan-d-pace-sr_Saluda-NC.html
Who donated this building for the purpose of creating a Public Library for the enjoyment and enrichment of the community he so prized. His lifelong public service and this generous gift evidence his commitment to the development of Saluda and its …
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Baty Hall was a faithful and dedicated public official, having served the citizens of Polk County and the city of Saluda in a stately manner.He served as chairman of Polk County board of commissioners from December 3, 1956 to December 3, 1968, and…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMRER_sidney-lanier_Columbus-NC.html
Here Sidney Lanier Beloved Poet of the South Passed on September 7,1881 "Night slipped to dawn and pain merged into beauty,bright grew the road his weary feet had trod,he gave his salutation to the morning,and found himself before the face of God.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMREQ_the-tryon-horse_Tryon-NC.html
Symbol of town. Larger first version with tree-trunk legs was built 1928 for parade at Tryon Riding & Hunt Club show by two boys employed at Tryon Toy Makers. This scaled-down replica is latest version. Represents nationally-famous handcrafted min…
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Constructed 1925 as retail showroom and office for Tryon Toy Makers and Wood Carvers, famous craft enterprise founded by Charlotte Yale and Eleanor Vance in 1915. Designed by Tryon architect J. Foster Searles to evoke the European inspiration for …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7WY_harmon-field_Tryon-NC.html
This playfield was made oursthrough the assistance of theHarmon Foundation1927Dedicated forever to the playsof children, the development ofyouth and the recreation of all"The Gift of Land is the Gift Eternal"
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7WX_tryons-march_Columbus-NC.html
Governor William Tryon, with a body of militia en route to survey the Cherokee boundary line, camped near this spot June 7, 1767.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7WV_north-carolina-south-carolina_Columbus-NC.html
North CarolinaColonized, 1585-87 by First English settlers in America; permanently settled c. 1650; first to vote readiness for independence, Apr. 12, 1776. South CarolinaFormed, 1712, from part of Carolina, which was chartered in 1663, it was …
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