High Shoals in Gaston County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

John Fulenwider

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, May 2, 2009

1. John Fulenwider Marker

Inscription. Founder of High Shoals Iron Works about 1795. One of first producers of pig iron by charcoal process. Revolutionary patriot. Buried 20 yds. W.

Erected 1960 by Archives and Highway Departments. (Marker Number O-54.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1795.

Location. 35° 24.098′ N, 81° 12.123′ W. Marker is in High Shoals, North Carolina, in Gaston County. It is on North Lincoln Street (State Highway 321) near Thompkins Street (State Highway 1812), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 114 North Lincoln Street, High Shoals NC 28077, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Piedmont

and in Greater Charlotte.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

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the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

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 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Magnolia Grove (approx. 1.9 miles away); Iron Works (approx. 3.9 miles away); Daniel E. Rhyne / Laboratory Historic District (approx. 4 miles away); Stroupe Forest Preserve (approx. 4½ miles away); Confederate Laboratory (approx. 5.1 miles away); Plonk Family Cemetery (approx. 5.4 miles away); Schenck-Warlick Mill (approx. 5½ miles away); Cemetery (approx. 5½ miles away).

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, May 2, 2009

2. John Fulenwider Marker

Machinery Item near the marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, May 2, 2009

3. Machinery Item near the marker

While there is no information to identify the purpose of this object, it can be assumed it was once part of Fulenwider's ironworks, which remained in operation until 1875.

John Fulenwider Grave Site image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, May 2, 2009

4. John Fulenwider Grave Site

About 20 yds. west of the marker.

John Fulenwider Grave Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, May 2, 2009

5. John Fulenwider Grave Marker

High Shoals United Methodist Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, May 2, 2009

6. High Shoals United Methodist Church

Old High Shoals Bridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, May 2, 2009

7. Old High Shoals Bridge

Now closed to traffic.

State Highway Commission Plaque at the High Shoals Bridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, May 2, 2009

8. State Highway Commission Plaque at the High Shoals Bridge

Gaston County
State Project No. 6302
Built by
North Carolina
State Highway Commission
With Federal Aid
1931

Credits. This page was last revised on March 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,167 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on May 3, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.