Iredell
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.
Barium Springs Home For Children
Troutman, NC
Formerly Presbyterian Orphans Home.
Clio's Nursery
A school established about 1778 by the Rev. James Hall.
Fort Dobbs
Built in 1756 by colony.
Fourth Creek Meeting House
Statesville, NC
Presbyterian church was established ca.
Granville Grant
Formed northern half of the colony of North Carolina.
J. P. Caldwell
Statesville, NC
Editor of Statesville "Landmark" (1880-92), Charlotte "Observer" (1892-1909).
James Hall
Presbyterian minister, Revolutionary soldier and chaplain, educator, pioneer missionary in the Natchez country.
Mitchell College
Statesville, NC
Founded 1856 as college for women.
Stoneman's Raid
Statesville, NC
On a raid through western North Carolina Gen. Stoneman's U.S. cavalry occupied Statesville, April 13, 1865.
Torrence's Tavern
British cavalry led by Colonel Tarleton routed a force of American militia, Feb. 2, 1781, at Torrence's Tavern, which stood nearby.
William Sharpe 1742-1818
Member of Continental & provincial congresses; was first legislator to advocate U.N.C., 1784.