Rutherfordton in Rutherford County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Rutherford County

Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, December 21, 2008

1. Rutherford County Marker

Inscription. Rutherford County, created in 1779, was named for Brigadier General Griffith Rutherford. Griffith Rutherford helped protect Rutherford County through his service as leader of Rutherford Trace in 1776. While serving in the Revolutionary War, Griffith Rutherford was stationed in forts in Rutherford County.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1779.

Location. 35° 22.129′ N, 81° 57.429′ W. Marker is in Rutherfordton, North Carolina, in Rutherford County. It is at the intersection of N. Main Street and 2nd Street, on the left when traveling north on N. Main Street. Marker is on Courthouse grounds. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rutherfordton NC 28139, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Mountains. It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

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Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Rutherfordton Confederate Monument (a few steps from this marker); The Charters of Freedom (within shouting distance of this marker); Carrier-Ward House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Baptist Church (about 300 feet away); Carrier-McBrayer House (about 400 feet away); Stoneman's Raid (about 400 feet away); James Adair (about 700 feet away); Rutherfordton (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rutherfordton.

Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, December 21, 2008

2. Rutherford County Marker

Rutherford Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 5, 2010

3. Rutherford Marker

The Rutherford County marker is seen here in front of the Courthouse.

Rutherford County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, December 21, 2008

4. Rutherford County Courthouse

Credits. This page was last revised on March 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 21, 2008, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,373 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 21, 2008, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. 3. submitted on August 22, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4. submitted on December 21, 2008, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.