Cherryville in Gaston County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Federal Bonded Liquor Warehouse
Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, July 9, 2011
1. Federal Bonded Liquor Warehouse Marker
The log building was built by Benaja Black in the 1800's, when the area was known as White Pines. Corn was the main crop at this time. Farmers received permits to make corn whiskey. It was brought to this warehouse, put into barrels, and shipped to others who resold it. The original sign is displayed inside.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 35° 22.735′ N, 81° 22.66′ W. Marker is in Cherryville, North Carolina, in Gaston County. It can be reached from South Jacob Street south of East Main Street (North Carolina Highway 279), on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 142 S Jacob St, Cherryville NC 28021, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Piedmont and in Greater Charlotte. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Orignal City Hall (here, next to this marker); City Jail (a few steps from this marker); Smoke House (a few steps from this marker); John F Black School House (a few steps from this marker); Cherryville City Hall (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Harrelson Company Building (about 400 feet away); Cherryville Drug Company (about 400 feet away); Farmer's Bank & Trust (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cherryville.
Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, July 9, 2011
2. Federal Bonded Liquor Warehouse Marker
Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, July 9, 2011
3. Federal Bonded Liquor Warehouse
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2011, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 761 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 10, 2011, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
