Bakersville in Mitchell County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Mitchell County Historical Events
Photographed by Mark Parker, September 28, 2025
1. Mitchell County Historical Events Marker
1868
The first Mitchell County Courthouse was constructed on this site.
1947
The first Mitchell County Public Library was located in the room over the coal shed.
1956
A brick jail was built attached to the 1907 courthouse.
This park is dedicated to the memory of the eight men who died in the tragic fire of 3 May 2002
Rock work by Chris Boone
Erected 2024 by Mitchell County Historical Society & Mitchell County Government.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.
Location. 36° 0.928′ N, 82° 9.517′ W. Marker is in Bakersville, North Carolina, in Mitchell County. It is at the intersection of State Highway 226 and State Route 261, on the right when traveling north on State Highway 226. Location of the marker is between the Historic Mitchell County Courthouse and the Mitchell County Historical Society building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 28 NC Hwy 226, Bakersville NC 28705, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s and he Mountains in the High Country. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation, 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 walking distance of this marker: Asa Gray (a few steps from this marker); Mitchell County Veterans Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Mitchell County Courthouse
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Photographed by Mark Parker, September 28, 2025
2. Mitchell County Historical Events Marker next to the Historical Society building
Photographed by Mark Parker, September 28, 2025
3. Memorial plaque attached to Boulder near the marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 30, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 47 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 30, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
