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

Lovelady Volunteer Fire Department

— R.C. Settled 1852 —

Photographed by Mark Parker, September 17, 2024

1. Lovelady Volunteer Fire Department Marker

Inscription. Established in 1958, the Lovelady Volunteer Fire Dept. provides fire protection for Rutherford College and surrounding areas. The late J.C. Humphries, jr. served as chief from 1958 1971. Clyde Lowman served as chief from 1971-1990. The department is staffed by approximately 30-40 dedicated volunteers. The main building was erected in 1960 followed by additions in the 1970's and 1980's. The department celebrated its 30th year of organization in 1988.

Erected 1988. (Marker Number 9.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical year for this entry is 1958.

Location. 35° 44.974′ N, 81° 31.479′ W. Marker is in Rutherford College, North Carolina, in Burke County. It is at the intersection of Malcolm Boulevard and Campus Street, on the right when traveling north on Malcolm Boulevard. The marker is on the right side of the fire station garage. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 748 Malcolm Blvd, Rutherford College NC 28671, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Mountains. It is also in the American South,

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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.

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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Stump Institute (a few steps from this marker); Rutherford College Water Corporation Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Rutherford College Town Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Black Lantern Tea Room (about 300 feet away); Rutherford College (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Rutherford College (about 600 feet away); Abernethy Memorial United Methodist Church (about 700 feet away); History of Bocce (approx. 2.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rutherford College.

Photographed by Mark Parker, September 17, 2024

2. Lovelady Volunteer Fire Department Marker

Marker is on the right side of the station behind the flagpole.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 206 times since then and 62 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 17, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.