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

James Adair

 
 
James Adair Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, December 21, 2008
1. James Adair Marker
Inscription. In 1787 fifty acres of land were purchased from James Adair for founding of Rutherford Town, which serves as the second county seat.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1787.
 
Location. 35° 22.243′ N, 81° 57.398′ W. Marker is in Rutherfordton, North Carolina, in Rutherford County. Marker is at the intersection of N. Main Street and 5th Street, on the left when traveling north on N. Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rutherfordton NC 28139, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. John's Episcopal Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Carrier-McBrayer House (about 300 feet away); Carrier-Ward House (about 400 feet away); First Baptist Church (about 400 feet away); Bechtler's Mint (about 600 feet away); Stoneman's Raid (about 600 feet away); Rutherfordton Confederate Monument (about 700 feet away); Rutherford County (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rutherfordton.
 
Also see . . .  Rutherford County History. (Submitted on December 30, 2008, by Russ Meade of Lake Lure, North Carolina.)
 
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James Adair Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, December 21, 2008
2. James Adair Marker
James Adair Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 5, 2010
3. James Adair Marker
Rutherford County Courthouse image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, December 21, 2008
4. Rutherford County Courthouse
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2019. It was originally submitted on December 21, 2008, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,456 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on December 21, 2008, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina.   3. submitted on August 22, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.   4. submitted on December 21, 2008, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.

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