The Block House
Inscription
Early landmark, western
terminus of the 1772
boundary survey between
North and South Carolina.
Stood 1/2 mile east.
Location
AddressUS 176 southeast of Tryon at NC/SC boundary
CityTryon
CountyPolk
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.197180, -82.228350
Sources
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