United States / Statesville, NC

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North Carolina Highway Historical Marker #M-1

Fort Dobbs. Built in 1756 by colony. Was garrisoned by North Carolina Provincials during French & Indian War, until 1762. Site 1 mi. N.

US 21 at SR 1930 (Fort Dobbs Road) north of, Statesville, NC, United States

North Carolina Highway Historical Marker #M-11

Stoneman's Raid. On a raid through western North Carolina Gen. Stoneman's U.S. cavalry occupied Statesville, April 13, 1865.

US 64/70 (East Front Street) at Tradd Street in, Statesville, NC, United States

North Carolina Highway Historical Marker #M-23

Clio's Nursery. A school established about 1778 by the Rev. James Hall. Trained many prominent men. Closed about 1787. Was a few hundred yards E.

NC 115 at SR 1905 (Bailey Farm Road), Statesville, NC, United States

North Carolina Highway Historical Marker #M-25

Vance House. Now historical museum, was temporary home of Gov. Zebulon B. Vance after Sherman's capture of Raleigh, April 1865. Is 350 yards southwest.

US 64/70 (West Front Street) at Mulberry Street in, Statesville, NC, United States

North Carolina Highway Historical Marker #M-52

Barium Springs Home For Children. Formerly Presbyterian Orphans Home. Opened here in 1891 by Synod of N.C. Jethro Rumple was first chair, Board of Regents.

US 21 south of, Statesville, NC, United States

North Carolina Highway Historical Marker #M-19

J. P. Caldwell. Editor of Statesville "Landmark" (1880-92), Charlotte "Observer" (1892-1909). His home was two blocks north.

US 64/70 (West Front Street) at Mulberry Street in, Statesville, NC, United States

North Carolina Highway Historical Marker #M-17

Ebenezer Academy. Chartered in 1822. An academy to 1856; public school until 1903. This is the original building.

US 21 north of, Statesville, NC, United States

North Carolina Highway Historical Marker #M-24

James Hall. Presbyterian minister, Revolutionary soldier and chaplain, educator, pioneer missionary in the Natchez country. Grave is 50 yards north.

US 21 north of, Statesville, NC, United States

North Carolina Highway Historical Marker #M-36

Agricultural Extension Service. First N.C. cotton & corn demonstration supervised by a county agent held here on a farm of J. F. Eagle, 1907-1908.

US 70 southeast of, Statesville, NC, United States

North Carolina Highway Historical Marker #M-46

Fourth Creek Meeting House. Presbyterian. Established ca. 1750; on this site by 1756. The Rev. James Hall first regular minister.

NC 90 (West End Avenue) at Meeting Street in, Statesville, NC, United States

North Carolina Highway Historical Marker #M-45

William Sharpe 1742 1818. Member of Continental & provincial congresses; was first legislator to advocate U.N.C., 1784. Grave is 2 miles east.

NC 115 at SR 1903 (Snow Creek Road) northwest of, Statesville, NC, United States

North Carolina Highway Historical Marker #M-40

N.C. Association For The Blind. Established in 1934 by Lions Clubs in N.C. First meeting was held here in Vance Hotel.

US 64/70 (Front Street) at Center Street in, Statesville, NC, United States

Site of North Carolina's First Public Power Community Statesville, N.C. Near this location on February 4, 1889, the City of Statesville introduced electriv lighting to its citizens. A steam powered electric generator was used to illuminate 22 carbon arc electric street lights in Statesville's downtown for a momentous two hours.

, Statesville, NC, United States

North Carolina Highway Historical Marker #M-18

Mitchell College. Founded 1856 as college for women. Presbyterian until 1959. Granted state community college status, 1973. Two blocks N.

US 64/70 (West Front Street) at Mulberry Street in, Statesville, NC, United States

Blue Star Memorial Highway A tribute to the Armed Forces that have defended the United States of America sponsored by Statesville Garden Council in cooperation with The Garden Club of North Carolina, Inc. and North Carolina Department of Transportation

Iredell County I-77 Southbound Rest Area, Statesville, NC, United States