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Historical Markers in Jackson County, North Carolina

 
Clickable Map of Jackson County, North Carolina and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Jackson County, NC (26) Haywood County, NC (62) Macon County, NC (34) Swain County, NC (68) Transylvania County, NC (61) Rabun County, GA (16) Oconee County, SC (84)  JacksonCounty(26) Jackson County (26)  HaywoodCounty(62) Haywood County (62)  MaconCounty(34) Macon County (34)  SwainCounty(68) Swain County (68)  TransylvaniaCounty(61) Transylvania County (61)  RabunCountyGeorgia(16) Rabun County (16)  OconeeCountySouth Carolina(84) Oconee County (84)
Sylva is the county seat for Jackson County
Adjacent to Jackson County, North Carolina
      Haywood County (62)  
      Macon County (34)  
      Swain County (68)  
      Transylvania County (61)  
      Rabun County, Georgia (16)  
      Oconee County, South Carolina (84)  
 
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1 North Carolina, Jackson County, Cashiers — The Church of the Good Shepherd
Near North Carolina 107 (State Highway 107) south of Partridge Berry Lane, on the right when traveling south.
Built in 1895 has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of EducationMap (db m187464) HM
2 North Carolina, Jackson County, Cashiers — Q-1 — Wade Hampton
On Route 64 at Route 107 on Route 64.
Confederate General; Governor of S.C., 1875-79; U.S. Senator. His Summer Home, "High Hampton", Stood 1 1/3 Miles Southeast.Map (db m20982) HM
3 North Carolina, Jackson County, Cashiers — Zachary-Tolbert HouseA Family Divided
Near State Highway 107, 0.2 miles south of Whiteside Cove Road (County Route 1107), on the right when traveling south.
The Zachary family of Cashiers symbolizes the divided loyalties of western North Carolinians. The builder of this house, Mordecai Zachery, had strong ties to the Confederacy, as did others in the area. Confederate Gen. Wade Hampton sent his family . . . Map (db m75476) HM
4 North Carolina, Jackson County, Cherokee Indian Reservation — William Holland Thomas — 1805-1893 —
On U.S. 441 at Campground Cemetery Road on U.S. 441.
Businessman, planter and author Agent and attorney for the Eastern Cherokees Member of the North Carolina State Senate and Chairman of its Committee on Internal Improvements Early railroad builder in western North Carolina Builder of . . . Map (db m17930) HM
5 North Carolina, Jackson County, Cullowhee — Aunt Sally
On Witch Hazel Drive (State Highway 107) west of Witch Hazel Road, on the right when traveling south.
The boyhood home of Dr. John R. Brinkley and his Aunt Sally. Her grave is on the hilltop across the river. She is remembered and loved for her ministrations to the sick of this community. In loving memory by her "little boy . . . Map (db m176818) HM
6 North Carolina, Jackson County, Cullowhee — Q-52 — John R. Brinkley1885-1942
On Witch Hazel Drive (State Highway 107) west of Witch Hazel Road, on the right when traveling south.
Medical maverick, radio and advertising pioneer, candidate for governor of Kansas. Boyhood home stood across the river.Map (db m176817) HM
7 North Carolina, Jackson County, Cullowhee — Q-47 — Lewis J. Smith1843 ~ 1901
On State Highway 107 at County Highway 1325, on the right when traveling north on State Highway 107.
A founder & benefactor of Cullowhee Academy, forerunner of Western Carolina University. Lived 2 miles north.Map (db m198035) HM
8 North Carolina, Jackson County, Cullowhee — Q-48 — Robert L. Madison1867 ~ 1954
On State Highway 107 at County Highway 1325, on the right when traveling north on State Highway 107.
Founder of Western Carolina University & its president, 1889-1912, & 1920-23. Lived 5 mi. N.Map (db m198038) HM
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9 North Carolina, Jackson County, Cullowhee — Q-38 — Western Carolina University
On State Highway 107 at Blackhawk Road (County Highway 1552), on the right when traveling south on State Highway 107.
Established in 1889 as a private school. Has been a state supported institution since 1893.Map (db m198040) HM
10 North Carolina, Jackson County, East LaPort — Blackwood Lumber at East LaPorte
Near State Highway 107 south of Helen Zachary Road (County Highway 1735), on the right when traveling south.
The railroad was key to large-scale logging. In the 1880s, a railroad line was constructed through western North Carolina. Now able to move freight, lumber companies were established in Jackson County, including Blackwood Lumber. In 1922, Blackwood . . . Map (db m198034) HM
11 North Carolina, Jackson County, East LaPort — Q-4 — Judaculla Rock
On State Highway 107 at Caney Fork Road (County Road 1737), on the left when traveling south on State Highway 107.
Soapstone boulder carved with Indian symbols between 500 & 1700 A.D. Sacred to the Cherokee. Petroglyphs 3½ mi. SE.Map (db m198044) HM
12 North Carolina, Jackson County, East LaPort — Judaculla Rock Petroglyphs
On Judaculla Rock Road (County Highway 1741) 0.5 miles east of Caney Fork Road (County Highway 1737), on the right when traveling south.
The Judaculla Rock cultural and archaeological site is one of America’s most significant historical places. Revered through the ages by the Cherokee, the site’s rich cultural legacy makes this one of their most important ancestral places. The rock . . . Map (db m198046) HM
13 North Carolina, Jackson County, East LaPort — Judaculla Rock: A Cherokee Cultural Heritage Site
Near Judaculla Rock Road (County Highway 1741) 0.5 miles east of Caney Fork Road (County Highway 1737), on the right when traveling south.
For generations, the Cherokees lived in clusters of independent towns located along river bottoms throughout the Southern Appalachians. Their traditional territory extended into eight modern states. Judaculla Rock is thirty miles from the Qualla . . . Map (db m198048) HM
14 North Carolina, Jackson County, East LaPort — What do these markings tell us?
Near Judaculla Rock Road (County Highway 1741) 0.5 miles east of Caney Fork Road (County Highway 1737), on the right when traveling south.
The markings on Judaculla Rock were made by Cherokee Indians at different points in time. Over 3,000 years ago, they began to quarry soapstone from the surface of Judaculla Rock, chipping off pieces to carve into bowls. The scars that remain from . . . Map (db m198053) HM
15 North Carolina, Jackson County, East LaPort — Who is Judaculla?
Near Judaculla Rock Road (County Highway 1741) 0.5 miles east of Caney Fork Road (County Highway 1737), on the right when traveling south.
According to Cherokee legend, Judaculla was a slant-eyed giant who lived high up in the Balsam Mountains. He guarded his hunting grounds from Judaculla’s Judgement Seat, today known as Devil’s Courthouse, a site reached from the Blue Ridge Parkway. . . . Map (db m198052) HM
16 North Carolina, Jackson County, Highlands — Grimshawes
On Whiteside Cove Road (County Road 1107) 0.3 miles south of Twin Lakes Drive, on the right when traveling south.
Smallest U.S. post office occupied this bldg. 1878-1953 Captions (clockwise from top left) • Thomas Bumgarner, son of Reverend Frank and Molina Bumgarner, filling out a money order at Grimshawe's Post Office. Thomas served in the . . . Map (db m187465) HM
17 North Carolina, Jackson County, Savannah — Q-43 — Rutherford Trace
On U.S. 23/441 at Turtle Creek Road, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 23/441.
The expedition led by Gen. Griffith Rutherford against the Cherokee, Sept., 1776, passed nearby, through Cowee Gap.Map (db m167231) HM
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18 North Carolina, Jackson County, Sylva — Q-59 — Dan K. Moore1906-1986
On West Main Street (Business U.S. 23) just west of Dillsboro Road, on the right when traveling east.
Governor, 1965-69; held posts on superior & state Supreme courts. Set up initial Court of Appeals, 1967. Lived 1/10 mi. SE.Map (db m129226) HM
19 North Carolina, Jackson County, Sylva — Q-51 — Gertrude Dills McKee1885 - 1948
On West Main Street (State Highway 23) at Landis Street on West Main Street.
First woman elected to N.C. Senate, 1930. Civic leader and clubwoman. Home was 50 yds. west.Map (db m12697) HM
20 North Carolina, Jackson County, Sylva — Q-32 — Indian Boundary
On Asheville Highway (Business U.S. 23) south of Cope Creek Road, on the right when traveling south.
Near here the highway crosses Meigs-Freeman Line, surveyed in 1802, boundary between whites & Cherokees until 1819.Map (db m187513) HM
21 North Carolina, Jackson County, Sylva — Jackson County War Monument
On Fair Street.
This Monument is to Honor all the Men & Women of Jackson County who served Honorably. In the Armed Forces of the United States and in Memory of those who gave their lives for their CountryMap (db m20256) HM
22 North Carolina, Jackson County, Sylva — Q-42 — Rutherford Trace
On U.S. 23/441 north of Greens Creek Road (County Route 1370), on the right when traveling north.
The expedition led by Gen. Griffith Rutherford against the Cherokee, Sept., 1776, passed near-by along Savannah Creek.Map (db m80209) HM
23 North Carolina, Jackson County, Sylva — Site of First Jackson County North Carolina Courts
On Great Smokey Mountain Expy (State Highway 74) at Ferguson Road on Great Smokey Mountain Expy.
Site of Daniel Bryson Sr. and Artic Virginia Dillard Brysons' home, where on March 21, 1853 the first court of Jackson County, N.C. was held, and on March 23, 1853 the county government was formed-the structure was razed in 1956Map (db m12701) HM
24 North Carolina, Jackson County, Sylva — Sylva Collegiate Institute
On Allen Street at Hampton Street, on the right when traveling north on Allen Street.
Site of Sylva Collegiate Institute A Baptist Christian school for boys and girls 1898 — 1932Map (db m187509) HM
25 North Carolina, Jackson County, Sylva — To our Valiant FathersTo our Heroic Mothers
On Savannah Drive (State Highway 1356).
To our Valiant Fathers: - Champions of Reconciliation with Justice,of Union Manhood,of Peace with Honor;they fought with Faithfulness,and suffered in silence. To our Heroic Mothers:- spartan in Devotion,Teuton in Sacrifice,in Patience Superior . . . Map (db m12931) HM
26 North Carolina, Jackson County, Whittier — Q-46 — William H. Thomas
On Henry Bird Road (U.S. 74) west of U.S. 441, on the right when traveling east.
White chief and agent of N.C. Cherokee. Secured reservation for them. Confederate colonel. State senator. Home, "Stekoih Fields", stood ¼ mi. S.Map (db m198004) HM
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Apr. 15, 2024