Topics Related to Historical Markers

Bechtler's Mint (O-16)

Established 1831, four miles N., by Christopher Bechtler. Later stood at this point. Minted more than $2 1/4 million in gold. Closed about 1849.

Ingleside (O-14)

Home built about 1817 by Daniel M. Forney, major in War of 1812, congressman, 1815-1818, legislator, and planter.

Patrick Ferguson (O-13)

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.

Hiram R. Revels 1827-1901 (O-12)

First black to serve in Congress. Native of N.C. Mississippi senator, 1870-1871. Operated own barbershop here, 1840s.

Stoneman's Raid (O-11)

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.

Stoneman's Raid (O-10)

On a raid through western North Carolina Gen. Stoneman's U.S. cavalry passed through Rutherfordton, April 21, 1865.

Iron Works (O-9)

Many iron mines and forges were operated within a radius of ten miles of this point between 1790 and 1880.

Stephen D. Ramseur (O-8)

West Point graduate. A Confederate major general at 27; mortally wounded, Cedar Creek, Va. Grave 2 blocks N.

Schenk-Warlick Mill (O-7)

First cotton mill in N.C. Built prior to 1816 by Michael Schenck and Absalom Warlick. Mill stood one-half mile N.

Cornwallis (O-6)

Entered North Carolina near here, January, 1781, on his second invasion of the state, pursuing Morgan and Greene.