Troy in Montgomery County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Uwharrie National Forest

Photographed By Mark Parker, April 19, 2024

1. Uwharrie National Forest Marker

Inscription. What is now the Uwharrie National Forest was first purchased by the federal government in 1931 during the Great Depression. The land was known as the Uwharrie Reservation. In 1961 President John F. Kennedy proclaimed the federal lands in Montgomery, Randolph, and Davidson Counties the Uwharrie National Forest. The forest encompasses approximately 50,000 acres.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1931.

Location. 35° 21.536′ N, 79° 53.629′ W. Marker is in Troy, North Carolina, in Montgomery County. Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street (North Carolina Route 134) and West Main Street (North Carolina Route 134), on the right when traveling south on North Main Street. Located at the Discover Uwharrie Welcome Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 W Main St, Troy NC 27371, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Medal of Honor (within shouting distance of this marker); Dedicated to Montgomery County Veterans (within shouting distance of this marker); Montgomery County (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); In Memory Of (about 300 feet away); The Home of A. Leon Capel 1900-1972

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(about 500 feet away); Wife of the Sheriff of Mayberry (about 500 feet away); Streets of Gold (about 700 feet away); Dr. Thompson's Sanatorium (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Troy.

Photographed By Mark Parker, April 19, 2024

2. Uwharrie National Forest Marker

Uwharrie National Forest mural in background facing North Main Street

Credits. This page was last revised on April 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 42 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 25, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.