Forest City in Rutherford County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Town of Burnt Chimney
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, June 14, 2009
1. Town of Burnt Chimney Marker
1877-1887
Changed to Forest City
1887
100th Anniversary 1977
Erected 1977 by Forest City Kiwanis.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.
Location. 35° 20.037′ N, 81° 51.958′ W. Marker is in Forest City, North Carolina, in Rutherford County. Marker is on W Main Street (U.S. 74) near Thomas Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Forest City NC 28043, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Forest City Confederate Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Forest City (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Police Memorial (about 400 feet away); Rutherford County Memorial (about 500 feet away); First Baptist Church (about 800 feet away); Building the Community Connector (approx. 0.2 miles away); Elisha Baxter (approx. ¼ mile away); Cool Springs High School (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Forest City.
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Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, June 14, 2009
2. Town of Burnt Chimney Marker
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, June 14, 2009
3. Town of Burnt Chimney Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,366 times since then and 108 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 14, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
