Old Fort in McDowell County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Andrews Geyser
September 9, 2016
1. Andrews Geyser Marker
Erected 1976 by Division of Archives & History. (Marker Number N-37.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Man-Made Features • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.
Location. 35° 38.162′ N, 82° 13.127′ W. Marker is in Old Fort, North Carolina, in McDowell County. Marker is at the intersection of SR 1400 (Old U.S. 70) and Mill Creek Road (County Road 1407) on SR 1400. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Old Fort NC 28762, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named Andrews Geyser (approx. 1.7 miles away); Frontier Fort (approx. 2.2 miles away); The Old Indian Fort (approx. 2.2 miles away); "What Happened To Our School?" (approx. 2.2 miles away); Morgan Cabin (approx. 2.2 miles away); The Mountain Gateway Museum & Heritage Center (approx. 2.3 miles away);
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2. Andrews Geyser Marker
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3. Andrews Geyser Marker
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4. Andrews Geyser
Rains are fickle, so the "geyser" was dormant on the day of this photo.
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5. Andrews Geyser
Geyser was dormant that day due to lack of rain
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6. Andrews Geyser
Geyser was dormant that day due to lack of rain
Credits. This page was last revised on October 10, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2016. This page has been viewed 378 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 11, 2016. 5, 6. submitted on October 8, 2016. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
