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Educator, author, editor; Sec'y of N.C. Historical Commission, 1926-35. Birthplace 1 block east.

Operated as Branch U.S. Mint, 1837-61. Relocated to present site as art museum, 1936. Building expanded, 1968 and 1985.

Established 1946; became Charlotte College, 1949. Moved here 1961. Campus of The University of North Carolina since 1965.

Founded as Zion Wesley Institute, 1879. Became College in 1885. Rev. J. C. Price president 1882-93. Named for British missionary. 5 blocks west.

Home and tavern of John & Martin Pheifer. Gov. Wm. Tryon and President George Washington among guests. Stood 1 1/2 mi. W.

First services held ca. 1785 by Jesse Lee & Bishop Asbury in home of John Randle. Fifth building, 1974, 3/4 mile East.

Est. as Dutch Buffalo Creek Church about 1745. George Boger, minister, 1806-30. Present chapel, built in 1929, 2 miles E.

Gold discovered here by 1824. Extensive mining begun 1843, creating a boom town. Copper mined in district until 1907.

Opened 1859; D. H. Hill was 1st superintendent; used as Confederate hospital; public school, 1883-1950. Stood near here.

Home of Michael Braun. Built 1766; restored 1966 by Rowan Museum, Inc. Family burial ground 100 yards South.