On Alexis High Shoals Road (State Road 1819) at Alexis Church Road, on the left when traveling west on Alexis High Shoals Road.
The 62-acre preserve, located approximately one mile west, is a remnant of the North Carolina land grants to Jacob Stroup, an early pioneer to this area. Jacob Stroup was born in 1722 in Baden-Wόrttemberg (Germany) and died near here in 1804. The . . . — — Map (db m266723) HM
On South Main Street near West Central Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior
Downtown Mount Holly Historic District — — Map (db m248617) HM
On Catawba Street (State Highway 7) 0.1 miles south of Wilkinson Boulevard (U.S. 74), on the right when traveling north.
Devastated western N.C. and western Piedmont; destroyed homes, crops, mills, bridges. Ten lives lost, July 16, in washout of trestle 1 mile south. — — Map (db m108785) HM
On Main Street at Glenway Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Depot was designed by prominent
architect C.C. Hook of Charlotte.
The only NC electric interurban
passenger and shipping rail line.
Was backed by James B. Duke. — — Map (db m184590) HM
On Wilkinson Boulevard (U.S. 74) west of Mason Street, on the right when traveling west.
This marker commemorates the Lincoln
County Regiment, a local militia in Lincoln County, North Carolina, during the
American Revolution. On October 7th, 1780,
these patriots participated in a major
strategic victory at the Battle of . . . — — Map (db m282492) HM
On Catawba Street (State Highway 7) at Glenway Street, on the right when traveling east on Catawba Street.
Major in Revolution, leader of Lincoln County forces at the battle of Kings Mountain, 1780, where he was killed. His home stood nearby. — — Map (db m83249) HM
On Tryon Courthouse Road (State Highway 274) 0.1 miles Tryon School Road, on the left when traveling north.
Site of Tryon Court House 1774 to 1783
Camp of Lord Cornwalis ad British Army January 23, 1781.
Erected by descendants of Christian Mauney and their friends.
1919. W. A. Mauney CHM. — — Map (db m156454) HM
On North Mountain Street (North Carolina Route 274) at East Main Street ( Route 279), on the right when traveling north on North Mountain Street.
This painting represents three centuries of Cherryville heritage, The Bavarian tradition of shooting in the New Year was brought to the area by German settlers in the 18th century. The white pine trees that dominated the landscape inspired the . . . — — Map (db m266595) HM
On East 1st Street at North Mountain Street ( Route 274), on the left when traveling west on East 1st Street.
Based on the 1950's Curt Teich "Greetings from..." postcards celebrating cities and states throughout the United States, this painting represents snapshots of a special moment in time. Following World War II and prior to the Korean War, there was a . . . — — Map (db m266592) HM
World War I Dourus Dalton Beam
Guyser Canipe
John Q. Homesley
Alfonso L. Mauney
Clarence leonard Waters
Phillip S. HulletWorld War II H. Clinton Adams
David Alferd Baxter
Francis Wayne Baxter
Thomas Quay . . . — — Map (db m44603) WM
Near South Jacob Street south of East Main Street ( Highway 279), on the left when traveling south.
This nineteenth century building was used only for the incarceration of an occasional drunk. Logs are joined with square notches, with weatherboard gable ends and a gable roof. — — Map (db m44472) HM
Near South Jacob Street south of East Main Street ( Highway 279), on the left when traveling south.
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 . . . — — Map (db m44468) HM
Near South Jacob Street south of East Main Street ( Highway 279), on the left when traveling south.
This simple schoolhouse, built in 1898, is typical of small schools built in the turn of the century. Was built on land belonging to John F. Black and served until 1912 when a larger school replaced it. — — Map (db m44464) HM
The home of business, civic, religious and educational leader and member of the North Carolina Legislature. Designed to demonstrate the quality of the products of Kendrick Brick and tile. — — Map (db m44480) HM
Near South Jacob Street south of East Main Street ( Highway 279), on the left when traveling south.
First used as city hall in 1892
Built by M.L. Rudisill, Mayor at that time
Prior to 1892, the city council met in store buildings or in homes of members.
The town paid $15.00 per year rent until the building was donated to town . . . — — Map (db m44470) HM
Near South Jacob Street south of East Main Street ( Highway 279), on the left when traveling south.
The log building was built by Benaja Black in 1847, when the area was known as White Pines. The logs are securely joined with pegs. Meat was cured here by subjecting it to dense smoke, and it was stored here during the winter or until used. — — Map (db m44474) HM
On Ferguson Ridge Road (State Road 1109) 0.6 miles south of Crawford Road, on the right when traveling south.
Federal style home of surveyor, gold miner, Justice of the Peace, and Register of Deeds. Site served as a stage coach stop and post office. Later Victorian additions in 1895 and major renovations in 1976. — — Map (db m240783) HM
Confederate Soldiers monument
On these grounds between 1861-1865
over 1500 men from Gaston County
answered the call of their State and
County to Defend the South in the
War between the States. Reverse
Co. 1-11 87th NC Militia . . . — — Map (db m18586) WM
Named for G.M. Dallas. First seat of Gaston County, 1846-1911; site of Gaston College, now extinct. Courthouse built 1848 is here. — — Map (db m18573) HM
One of the finest surviving federal style houses in Gaston County. Built as the seat of a 356 acre plantation. Part of the Ancestral Hoyle Family Lands. Listed on the local & National Register of Historic Places. — — Map (db m44380) HM
On This square was located the Courthouse of Gaston County from 1847 until the County seat was moved to Gastonia in 1911. The first structure, built of logs, was replaced by a brick building in 1848. The interior of this latter building, together . . . — — Map (db m18582) HM
This Greek Revival structure
served as the county courthouse
from 1848 to 1911, when the county
seat moved to Gastonia. It marks
the center of the Dallas Historic
District, a Federal Register site. — — Map (db m18577) HM
On this site c.1874 structures existed to provide for the upkeep of the less fortunate, an imposing structure for its time and purpose, it gives physical and concrete evidence of the caring qualities of the people of Gaston County. — — Map (db m18616) HM
Hotel provided lodging for visitors to town and court sessions, and for male students of the original Gaston College. Jury was sequestered on the third floor "Bull Pen."
Daniel Hoffman was the builder, Jonas Hoffman, Second proprietor, . . . — — Map (db m18610) HM
On Dallas Stanley Highway (North Carolina Route 275) east of Jacob Martin Road, on the right when traveling east.
Possibly the oldest remaining structure in Gaston County, the house is on the site where Peiter Heyl was granted a land patent in May 1754. It features a rare corner post log construction.
Site Of Hoylesville, first Federal post office in present . . . — — Map (db m267904) HM
This building with the West addition served as the Gaston County Jail until 1911 when the County seat was moved to Gastonia. The Sheriff and his family had living quarters on the first floor. The second floor still contains the main cell block. — — Map (db m18614) HM
On North Gaston Street 0.1 miles south of West Trade Steet, on the right.
June 25, 1950 - July 27, 1953
This monument is given by the citizens of the
Town of Dallas in dedication to the memory of the brave men and women who served and sacrificed
their lives in the
Korean War Conflict — — Map (db m235947) WM
Built as a General Store with living quarters upstairs by cotton manufacturing industry pioneer Moses H. Rhyne this structure also served as a Post Office and as a site of County Court during rebuilding of the Court House damaged by fire in 1874. — — Map (db m18609) HM
Built by Dr. J.F. Smyre
This building was sold in 1851 to Ely Pasour, State Legislator, Postmaster and First Mayor of Dallas. The northern addition was used as a classroom for privately tutoring boys. The granite upping block near the street was . . . — — Map (db m18612) HM
This monument is given by
the town of Dallas and the Dallas Jaycees and
is dedicated to the memory of the brave young men of Dallas who sacrificed their lives in the Vietnam Conflict.
Jerry L. Addis, U.S. Army, Jun 24, 1969
Roy Neal Burris, . . . — — Map (db m18608) HM
On West Main Street west of North Gaston Street, on the right when traveling west.
As President of the University of North Carolina from 1956-86, he developed it into a 16 campus system and a national model. Respected nationwide for his compassion, vision, leadership and integrity. Born July 13, 1920 to Lathan and Beth Friday, . . . — — Map (db m235956) HM
King's Pinnacle is named for the unique formation at its summit resembling a king's crown. The pinnacle is the highest peak in the park at 1,705 feet in elevation. It towers more than 800 feet above the surrounding landscape.
It's elevation is . . . — — Map (db m252542) HM
On York Highway (U.S. 321) just north of Gateway Farm Road, on the right when traveling north.
North Carolina. Colonized, 1585-87, by first English settlers in America; permanently settled c.1650; first to vote readiness for independence, Apr. 12, 1776.
South Carolina. Formed in 1712 from part of Carolina, which was chartered . . . — — Map (db m129257) HM
On Andrew Jackson Highway (U.S. 74) at South South Street, on the right when traveling west on Andrew Jackson Highway.
Governor of North Carolina, 1945 - 1949. State legislator. Promoted good roads and rural electrification. Grave is 3 miles S.E. — — Map (db m108789) HM
Robert Benjamin Babington
August 24, 1869
November 28, 1935
The North Carolina Orthopedic Hospital is his monument.
Its need was revealed to him of God; whereupon, he was not disobedient to the heavenly vision - his zeal and perseverance . . . — — Map (db m266177) HM
On North Lincoln Street (State Highway 321) near Thompkins Street (State Highway 1812), on the right when traveling south.
Founder of High Shoals Iron Works about 1795. One of first producers of pig iron by charcoal process. Revolutionary patriot. Buried 20 yds. W. — — Map (db m18571) HM
On Lucia Riverbend Highway (State Highway 16) at Killian Road, on the right when traveling north on Lucia Riverbend Highway.
Built 1782. Home of James Johnston, officer in Revolution, member Provincial Congress,
legislature, convention of 1788. Is 2 mi. east. — — Map (db m156501) HM
On South Main Street at West Central Avenue, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior
Downtown Mount Holly Historic District — — Map (db m248613) HM
On South Main Street at West Central Avenue, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior
Downtown Mount Holly Historic District — — Map (db m248611) HM
On South Main Street near West Central Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior
Downtown Mount Holly Historic District — — Map (db m248609) HM
On North Main Street near East Charlotte Avenue ( Highway 27), on the right when traveling south.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior
Downtown Mount Holly Historic District — — Map (db m248605) HM
On South Main Street near East Charlotte Avenue ( Highway 27), on the right when traveling north.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior
Downtown Mount Holly Historic District — — Map (db m248608) HM
On 111 West Central Avenue near South Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior
Downtown Mount Holly Historic District — — Map (db m248624) HM
On West Central Avenue at South Main Street, on the left when traveling west on West Central Avenue.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior
Downtown Mount Holly Historic District — — Map (db m248621) HM
On West Central Avenue near South Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior
Downtown Mount Holly Historic District — — Map (db m248622) HM
On North Main Street near East Charlotte Avenue ( Highway 27), on the right when traveling south.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior
Downtown Mount Holly Historic District — — Map (db m248606) HM
On West Central Avenue near South Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior
Downtown Mount Holly Historic District — — Map (db m248623) HM
On South Main Street near West Central Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior
Downtown Mount Holly Historic District — — Map (db m248620) HM
On North Main Street near East Charlotte Avenue ( Highway 27), on the right when traveling south.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior
Downtown Mount Holly Historic District — — Map (db m248607) HM
On South Main Street near East Central Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior
Downtown Mount Holly Historic District — — Map (db m248614) HM
On South Main Street near West Central Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior
Downtown Mount Holly Historic District — — Map (db m248619) HM
On South Main Street near West Central Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior
Downtown Mount Holly Historic District — — Map (db m248616) HM
On South Main Street near East Catawba Avenue (Local Road 2040), on the right when traveling north.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior
Downtown Mount Holly Historic District — — Map (db m233185) HM
Near West Glendale Avenue at South Hawthorne Street, on the right when traveling east.
Ransom Hunter and his parents, Julia and Mike were born in North Carolina. According to the Ransom Hunter Foundation's genealogical research, they spent much of their time in towns and communities that straddled the North and South Carolina border. . . . — — Map (db m306988) HM
On West Glendale Avenue at South Hawthorne Street, on the right when traveling east on West Glendale Avenue.
Ransom Hunter sold vegetables and livestock at a market stand near the Mighty Oak Tree. Neighbors also brought goods to sell, creating a small local market. In the barn, the Hunter family kept horses and goats. Family members remember playing there . . . — — Map (db m306993) HM
Near West Glendale Avenue at South Hawthorne Street, on the right when traveling east.
After purchasing surrounding acreage, Hunter provided land at little to no cost for families and community services. Hunter is credited with helping 14 families become homeowners, and the neighborhood surrounding his home came to be known as the . . . — — Map (db m306995) HM
Near West Glendale Avenue at South Hawthorne Street, on the right when traveling east.
The Ransom Hunter house stayed in the family for several generations. The house was recorded as a historic structure by the North Carolina Historic Preservation Office in 1981. However,the house deteriorated and was demolished in 2002. The City of . . . — — Map (db m306996) HM
On East Charlotte Avenue (State Highway 27) 0.1 miles west of Highland Street (State Highway 273), on the right when traveling west.
Queen Ann Style constructed by R.F. Rankin for A.P. Rhyne as a wedding gift to his daughter and husband. Bought in 1918 by Mayor Paul E. Lentz and wife whose descendants are still owners. — — Map (db m156460) HM
Near West Glendale Avenue at South Hawthorne Street, on the right when traveling east.
Mortared stone and concrete walls mark the foundation of Ransom Hunter's family home.
Hunter first built a simple cabin and barn before constructing the house around 1875. The house was expanded and remodeled several times. In the 1940s and . . . — — Map (db m306983) HM
On Charles Raper Jonas Highway (State Highway 27) at Westland Farm Road (County Highway 1924), on the right when traveling south on Charles Raper Jonas Highway.
Colonel in Revolution, later brigadier general, member of legislatures of N.C. and Tenn., and of U.S. Congress. His home stands Ό mile W. — — Map (db m156459) HM
Near North Main Street at Alsace Street, on the left when traveling south.
The fourth cotton mill built
in Gaston County and the
oldest remaining. The mill
used water power.
It was renovated after
the 1916 flood and
renamed Alsace Mfg. Co.
Saved from demolition in 1973
by Robert Friedl,
who began . . . — — Map (db m240779) HM
Near South Hawthorne Street at West Glendale Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
This park was once home to Ransom Hunter, a successful Black landowner, entrepreneur and founder of the Freedom Community. He lived here with his family from 1865 until his passing in 1918. While genealogical research cannot confirm how or when . . . — — Map (db m306967) HM
Near Mountain Island Highway (State Highway 273) at Sandy Ford Road (County Highway 1918), on the left when traveling north.
Dedicated in 1843 by Bishop I.A. Reynolds, D.D. of the Diocese of Charleston, South Carolina
St. Joseph's is the oldest standing Catholic Church in the state of North Carolina. — — Map (db m156457) HM
On West Glendale Avenue at South Hawthorne Street, on the right when traveling east on West Glendale Avenue.
In front of you once stood the Mighty Oak Tree, a witness tree which lived here at the same time as Ransom Hunter. For many years, the tree served as the site for annual Hunter family reunions. Unfortunately, the tree was in poor
condition and was . . . — — Map (db m306997) HM
On Alexis Lucia Road 0.8 miles west of Old Lowesville Road, on the right when traveling west.
Built as the plantation home of Andrew Carpenter and family. This structure also served as a stagecoach stop on the Charlotte Lincolnton Road. "Happy Home plantation continued as a sharecropping farm after slavery was abolished. — — Map (db m181622) HM
