Fries Manufacturing And Power Co.
Inscription
First producer of
hydroelectric power in North
Carolina, April 20, 1898.
Located 3 mi. S.W. at early
ferry crossing.
Location
AddressUS 158 at Yadkin River bridge
CityClemmons
CountyForsyth
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.014950, -80.416150
Sources
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