Historical Markers in Chimney Rock, North Carolina

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Historical Markers in Chimney Rock, North Carolina

1 ► North Carolina, Rutherford County, Chimney Rock — Barbara T. Meliski Park — A Gathering Place —

Near Main Street (Alternate U.S. 74).

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

2 ► North Carolina, Rutherford County, Chimney Rock — Chimney Rock —

On Main Street, on the right when traveling west.

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

3 ► North Carolina, Rutherford County, Chimney Rock — O-82 — Chimney Rock —

On Main Street west of Wildflower Hill, on the left when traveling west.

Granite monolith. Site acquired by Lucius Morse in 1902. Developed into tourist attraction. State park, 2007. One mi. S. — — Map (db m81486) HM

4 ► North Carolina, Rutherford County, Chimney Rock — Hickory Nut Gorge — From Raiders to Pursuers — Stoneman's Raid —

On East Main Street (U.S. 74).

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, the . . . — — Map (db m12890) HM

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