This park is dedicated to Barbara T. Meliski who served on Chimney Rock Village Council as Mayor Pro Temp from the date of incorporation in July 1991 until 2005, and as Mayor from 2005 until her retirement from office in November 2015. A passionate . . . — — Map (db m92054) HM
St. Louis physician Lucius B. Morse discovered the rugged beauty of
Hickory Nut Gorge on his first visit in 1900. Intrigued by the towering
Chimney Rock, he envisioned making this area accessible to the world
while preserving its natural beauty. . . . — — Map (db m209822) HM
(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 m12890) HM
In the early 1900's when Cliffside Mill was built, a bell tower was erected to house this bell. It towered above the mill and looked out over the town. This bell was named the "Get Up Bell" by the people of Cliffside. The bell was rung as follows: . . . — — Map (db m14572) HM
Governor of Arkansas, 1873-74; Union colonel in Civil War; elected to U.S. Senate, 1864, but not seated. Birthplace stood 4 1/2 miles S.E. — — Map (db m14575) HM
Organized as Cool Springs Baptist Church in John Bostick home in 1848-met there until 1855, about 500 feet west. First log Meeting House and Cemetery on Vance Street, 1855-1867. Second church house located in present Cool Springs Cemetery, . . . — — Map (db m14584) HM
1887
Forest City
Main Street
Historic District
National Register of
Historic Places
The town of Forest City
was originally incorporated
as Burnt Chimney in 1877. — — Map (db m14583) HM
To the memory of
Capt. H.D. Lee
and Company D 16th Regiment,
who were the first to leave from
Rutherford County for the
War Between The States
June 3rd, 1861, and
Capt. J.B. Eaves
and Company I 50th Regiment,
who left in . . . — — Map (db m14582) HM
Caroleen, North Carolina Born February 6, 1927 Died September 15, 1991 Major League Catcher Batted left-handed and threw right-handed 6-time All Star .295 Career Batting Average 126 Career Home runs 145 Career Pinch Hits — 4th all time high Signed . . . — — Map (db m197297) HM
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 1712, from part of Carolina, which was chartered in . . . — — Map (db m13046) HM
Site of Cool Springs Baptist Church, now First Baptist Church, organized in John Bostick Home, 1848. First log meeting house 1855-1867. First church and cemetery in settlement. — — Map (db m19995) HM
In Memory of
Left Panel
Captain Roy Huskey
Rutherford County
Sheriff's Department
Born May 25, 1931
Shot and killed in the
line of duty in rural
Rutherford County
May 31, 1979
Center Panel
Trooper
R.L. "Pete . . . — — Map (db m14580) HM
Among early landowners at the Great Fall on Second Broad River were Richard Henderson, a founder of the short-lived state of Transylvania, and Abner Nash, governor of North Carolina in 1780-81. Later owners used the water power of the High Shoal for . . . — — Map (db m14574) HM
Here sits the original Otis Elevator machine that transported
millions of guests to the Chimney level from the day it opened to
the public on May 15, 1949 for the next 68 years.
Installation of the elevator was completed on December 23, . . . — — Map (db m209823) HM
In 1879 Frank Reynolds and his family from Ayr, Scotland settled on waters of Cove Creek branch of Buffalo Creek. Here a small town grew up around a tannery operated by Reynolds and his sons, notably Thomas. On June 1, 1880 a post office named Ayr . . . — — Map (db m39739) HM
In Commemoration of Dr. Lucius B. Morse, 1871-1946, Hiram B. Morse, 1864-1952, Asahel U. Morse, 1864-1939
Three brothers whose vision and faith developed Chimney Rock and made the beauty of its area accessible to all future generations.
. . . — — Map (db m209826) HM
Named for Captain John Potts who was killed by Indians during the Revolutionary War. This Fort protected early settlers living in the cove near the Indian boundary line. — — Map (db m39737) HM
Dr. Lucius B. Morse was a
visionary. When he rode his horse
through Hickory Nut Gorge for the first
time in 1900, he was captivated by
the rugged beauty and intrigued by the
towering Chimney Rock. He believed
that this area could be developed . . . — — Map (db m209824) HM
Near this site stood
Fort McGaughey, which
was constructed
during the
Revolutionary War
period and named for
Alexander McGaughey. — — Map (db m20343) HM
General Griffith Rutherford stationed at Fort McGaughey, built by the Colonial government of NC in 1765. He left McGaughey September 1780 with Col. James Martin and Col. Martin Armstrong going against the Cherokee Indians beyond the Blue Ridge. The . . . — — Map (db m20342) HM
Born October 2, 1802, a Baptist minister; first moderator of the Green River Baptist Association.
He built this house known as "The Webb House" in 1825; served in the House of Commons; Clerk of Superior Court; published a Rutherford County . . . — — Map (db m20345) HM
Established 1831, four miles N., by Christopher Bechtler. Later stood at this point. Minted more than $2¼ million in gold. Closed about 1849. — — Map (db m14599) HM
(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 m208801) HM
In 1787 fifty acres of land were purchased from James Adair for founding of Rutherford Town, which serves as the second county seat. — — Map (db m14594) HM
Founder of Syracuse, N.Y., early advocate of Erie Canal. Moved to N. Carolina, 1829. Land and mining speculator.
Grave is 50 yds. east. — — Map (db m14598) HM
Rutherford County, created in 1779, was named for Brigadier General Griffith Rutherford. Griffith Rutherford helped protect Rutherford County through his service as leader of Rutherford Trace in 1776. While serving in the Revolutionary War, Griffith . . . — — Map (db m14590) HM
(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 m34075) HM
Completed in 1847. The oldest original church building standing in Rutherford County. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. — — Map (db m14595) HM
