Topics Related to Historical Markers
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.
Established in 1842 by Bishop Levi S. Ives. Reorganized in 1895 by Bishop J. B. Cheshire.
Governor, 1870-1874, during Reconstruction, member State Convention of 1865. His home stood here.
Among oldest of area mica mines. Evidence indicates it was first worked by Indians. Remains 4 mi. S.W.
Iron ore deposits near here were mined from ca. 1826 until 1930. Supplied iron to the Confederacy.
Patriot militia, later called Overmountain Men, crossed the Blue Ridge nearby to defeat British at King’s Mountain, 1780.
Home of Joseph McDowell (1758-1795), soldier and physician. Officer at the Battle of Kings Mountain.
Rendezvous for "Over-Mountain Men" prior to Battle of Kings Mountain, 1780. Home to Joseph & Charles McDowell, military & political leaders.
A religious body dating from the Middle Ages. The town of Valdese was founded by members of this group in 1893.
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.