Near Haystack Road (County Highway 1331) near Fisher Valley Road (Highway 1338), on the right when traveling east.
By the early 1800's, an extensive farming culture had developed along the Fisher River. Gideon Edwards had completed his house by 1799. Slaves were important to plantation life handling the labor associated with the household and cultivation of more . . . — — Map (db m162104) HM
On W Atkins Street, on the right when traveling west.
In memory of the Confederate soldiers of Surry County 1861 --- 1865 [ Rear of Monument: ] 1861
1865 “Duty is the sublimest word in our language. Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more. You should never wish to do . . . — — Map (db m34117) HM
On West Kapp Street at North Main Street (U.S. 601), on the left when traveling west on West Kapp Street.
Hungry for History #8
Unique dessert thought to originate in Surry County in mid 1800s. Similar to cobbler, made with dough and fruit or sweet potato. — — Map (db m206799) HM
On Main Street at Front Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
(Preface):
On March 24, 1865, Union Gen. George Stoneman led 6,000 cavalrymen from Tennessee into southwestern Virginia and western North Carolina to disrupt the Confederate supply line by destroying sections of the Virginia and Tennessee . . . — — Map (db m56794) HM
On Elkin Highway (State Highway 268), on the right when traveling east.
The grassy area in front of you is the easternmost point on the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail. Near this spot on September 27th, 1780, Patriot militiamen from Surry County under the command of Major Joseph Winston mustered to join . . . — — Map (db m56937) HM
On Elkin Highway (State Highway 268), on the right when traveling east.
The Kings Mountain campaign is one of the turning points of the American Revolution. The British commander in the Southern Colonies, Lord Charles Cornwallis, anticipated strong Loyalist support in the Carolinas. Major Patrick Ferguson, an . . . — — Map (db m56940) HM
On North Main Street (County Route 1668) south of West Oak Street, on the right when traveling south.
The park design pays tribute to the architecture of the Blue Ridge Hotel, which once stood on the very same corner where the park will be. Robertson recalls living in the Blue Ridge Hotel with Carlos Jones as they both lived and worked on Main . . . — — Map (db m185323) HM
On West Oak Street at North Main Street, on the left when traveling west on West Oak Street.
Donna Fargo is a County Music Singer-Songwriter best known for her 1970s self-penned hist "The Happiest Girl in the Whole USA" and "Funny Face". She became the first woman in country music history to sell a million records back-to-back. After four . . . — — Map (db m185330) HM
On North Main Street north of East Pine Street, on the left when traveling south.
The legendary Easter Brothers grew up here in Mount Airy, NC. their earliest musical influence was inspired by their mother and her "clawhammer" style banjo picking. Brothers Ed and Russell formed the Easter Brothers group in 1953 and were joined by . . . — — Map (db m215816)
On West Oak Street east of Market Street, on the left when traveling west.
Flip Rees, an icon in Mount Airy, was instrumental in the revitalization of the downtown district. He founded F. Reese Company in 1946. A Staple family business is known for exceptional customer service. He was a WWII Vet, serving as a Major in the . . . — — Map (db m185332) HM
On West Oak Street west of West Main Street, on the left when traveling west.
Fred Cockerham was born in the Beulah Community of Surry County and was a legendary Banjo player, fiddler player, and singer. He began playing banjo around the age of seven. He was known for his double noting old-time banjo playing technique which . . . — — Map (db m185327) HM
On North Main Street (County Highway 1668) at West Pine Street, on the right when traveling south on North Main Street.
To accomplish its mission of protecting, preserving, and promoting Surry County Music, the Old-Time Music Heritage Hall at the Historic Earle Theatre houses black and white portraits of Surry County's old-time music legends, memorabilia, and a . . . — — Map (db m185321) HM
On West Oak Street just west of North Main Street, on the left when traveling west.
L.H. Jones was a leader and educator in Surry County for over 45 years. He served as the only principal of J.J. Jones High School during its 30-year existence between 1936 and 1966. The school was named after his father who worked as a teacher and . . . — — Map (db m185333) HM
On West Oak Street west of North Main Street, on the left when traveling west.
Ralph Epperson founded WPAQ 740 AM, The first radio station in Surry County in 1948.
The station is best known for the preservation of music native to the Mountains of North Carolina and Virginia, highlighting local old-time musicians. WPAQ is . . . — — Map (db m185324) HM
On West Oak Street east of Market Street, on the left when traveling west.
The Mill Worker represents the thousands of hardworking people who worked In the local mills to support their families. After the City's Incorporation in 1885, the Granite Quarry began production in 1889. The first furniture factory began working in . . . — — Map (db m185331) HM
On West Oak Street west of North Main Street, on the left when traveling west.
It was on this wall that men would whittle, trade knives and watches, tell tall tales, and chew tobacco. This popular sitting spot was soon nicknamed "Buzzard's Roost." The number of men gathered here made it difficult for pedestrians to use the . . . — — Map (db m185325) HM
The Whittling Wall pays homage to local icons who have helped shape our history and culture in Mount Airy. Featured on the wall are the Whittler-Representing the history of the wall; Tommy Jarrell-A legendary Fiddle player, Fred Cockerham-A renowned . . . — — Map (db m185326)
On West Oak Street west of North Main Street, on the left when traveling west.
March 1, 1901-January 28, 1985
Tommy Jarrell was a legendary old-time fiddler, banjo player, and singer from the Round Peak Region of Surry County, He began playing music at the age of seven. Jarrell became known as "The Master of round Peak . . . — — Map (db m185329) HM
On West Lebanon Street (Business U.S. 52), on the right when traveling south.
The M47 was essentially an M46 fitted with the turret from the T42 tank prototype. The front hull had a sharper slope, however, and the rotoclone blower place between the drivers on the M46 was deleted. The turret had a long bustle which housed the . . . — — Map (db m54515) HM
On Pine Street (Route 89) at Pine Ridge Road, on the right when traveling east on Pine Street.
Humorist, minister, and editor. Wrote Fisher's River Scenes (1859), a collection of folk tales with local settings. He was born 2 miles N.W. — — Map (db m54708) HM
On Pilot Knob Park Road, 2.4 miles west of Pilot Mountain Parkway (U.S. 52) when traveling west.
Look up, out, or down and you are likely to see some of these high flyers soaring around here at Pilot Mountain State Park.
Can you identify any of them?
Red-tailed Hawk
(Buteo jamaicensis) height 18-25 inches, wingspan 4 feet. A . . . — — Map (db m77592) HM
On Pilot Knob Park Road, 2.4 miles west of Pilot Mountain Parkway (U.S. 52), on the right when traveling west.
Fire! The very word conjures up images of huge flames rushing through forests destroying everything in their path, animals running to escape the heat and flames. Yet in nature, there’s much more to the story of fire. Fire has played an important . . . — — Map (db m77590) HM
On Rockford Road, on the right when traveling south.
(Preface):
On March 24, 1865, Union Gen. George Stoneman led 6,000 cavalrymen from Tennessee into southwestern Virginia and western North Carolina to disrupt the Confederate supply line by destroying sections of the Virginia and Tennessee . . . — — Map (db m54626) HM
On March 24, 1865, Union Gen. George Stoneman led 6,000 cavalrymen from Tennessee into southwestern Virginia and western North Carolina to disrupt the Confederate supply line by destroying sections of the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad, . . . — — Map (db m54615) HM