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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.
U.S. President, 1845-49. Born nearby in house no longer standing. Land & reconstructed buildings now State Historic Site.
Presbyterian. Founded in early 1750s. Hugh McAden preached here 1755. First regular pastor, Alexander Craighead, 1758. Present church constructed 1860.
Early minister of German Reformed Church in N.C., 1768-1782. Preached at Coldwater Union Church which stood 500 yards N.
Presbyterian. Organized 1857 as Charlotte Female Institute. Campus moved to this location in 1915. Coeducational since 1987.
Early example of Greek Revival architecture in South. Built, circa 1821, by Jacob Stirewalt. House stands one mile southeast.
Methodist. Founded as Oberlin Home & School near Lenoir, 1885. Moved here, 1910. Renamed for Pfeiffer family, 1935.