Mars Hill in Madison County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Rural Heritage Museum

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 25, 2023

1. Rural Heritage Museum Marker

Inscription. The Rural Heritage Museum facilitates the collection, preservation, exhibition and interpretation of artifacts relevant to the history and culture of the Southern Appalachian region. Through its program of changing exhibitions, the museum assists students, faculty members, and the general public in understanding rural heritage.

Built in 1918 and originally housing the college library and later, administrative offices for alumni, public information and development, the Montague Building was converted to the Rural Life Museum in 1979. Exhibitions were first compiled by university historian Richard Dillingham with assistance from the N.C. Dept. of Archives and History, with reclaimed natural materials. The facility was refurbished in 2012. The name was changed to Rural Heritage Museum in 2014.

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• The Mars Hill campus in the 1930s, with the Montague Building in the center.
• A campus gathering during construction of the Montague Building.
• Exhibits of Southern Appalachian life.

The North Carolina mountains and foothills were designated the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area In recognition of their natural beauty and living traditions of music, craft, agriculture, and Cherokee culture. This location is part of a regional trail of

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distinctive heritage sites. Ask for information at area visitor centers. More Information online at: www.blueridgeheritage.com

Erected by Blue Ridge National Heritage Area.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1918.

Location. 35° 49.6′ N, 82° 32.977′ W. Marker is in Mars Hill, North Carolina, in Madison County. Marker is on College Street north of Cascade Street (North Carolina Road 213), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 89 College St, Mars Hill NC 28754, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mars Hill University (within shouting distance of this marker); Mars Hill College (within shouting distance of this marker); Spilman Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Bascom Lamar Lunsford (within shouting distance of this marker); Founders Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Marshbanks Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Mars Hill College (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); McConnell Hall (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mars Hill.

Also see . . . Rural Heritage Museum. The Rural Heritage

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 25, 2023

2. Rural Heritage Museum Marker

Museum on the campus of Mars Hill University collects, preserves, exhibits, and interprets artifacts relevant to the history and culture of the Southern Appalachian region, particularly from the 1800s to early 1900s. (Blue Ridge Heritage Trail) (Submitted on July 28, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on July 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 28, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 46 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 28, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.