Near Crowders in Gaston County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
William J. Wilson House
C. 1812
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 3, 2024
1. William J. Wilson House Marker
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.
Location. 35° 9.866′ N, 81° 13.168′ W. Marker is near Crowders, North Carolina, in Gaston County. Marker is on Ferguson Ridge Road (State Road 1109) 0.6 miles south of Crawford Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 737 Ferguson Ridge Rd, Gastonia NC 28052, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. North Carolina / South Carolina (approx. 1.2 miles away); York County David Jackson Homeplace (approx. 2.3 miles away in South Carolina); Clover Springs Farm (approx. 3.3 miles away in South Carolina); World War II Memorial (approx. 3.6 miles away in South Carolina); Town of Clover (approx. 3.7 miles away in South Carolina); Bethel Presbyterian Church (approx. 5.2 miles away in South Carolina); King's Pinnacle (approx. 5.4 miles away); Dickey / Sherer Home (approx. 6.7 miles away in South Carolina).
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Regarding William J. Wilson House. Excerpts from the National Register of Historic Places nomination for the property:
It is thought that William Joseph Wilson built his house in 1824 on land that was at that time in Lincoln County (Gaston County was formed from Lincoln in l846). At any rate the house was completed by 1827 when Dr. Elisha Mitchell, state geologist, made a tour through the Rutherford and Lincoln County area.…
William Joseph Wilson had succeeded his father as Register of Deeds of Lincoln County and held the position until Gaston County was established. Living in the new county, he resigned his position at the March term of court 1847. He was a justice of the peace, was generally familiar with law and was known as Judge Wilson.…
In August, 1829, gold was discovered near King's Mountain. William J. Wilson formed a company of ten to mine it and became secretary and treasurer of the company. In February, 1832, an injunction was served that stopped mining and resulted in a lawsuit that went to the State Supreme Court before mining could be resumed in 1838. In reply to a query from the Charlotte branch of the Federal Mint, W. J. Wilson estimated that up to 1840 about $60,000 worth of gold had been mined.
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Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 3, 2024
2. William J. Wilson House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 10, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 56 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 10, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
