Historical Markers in Ridgecrest, North Carolina

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Historical Markers in Ridgecrest, North Carolina

1 ► North Carolina, Buncombe County, Ridgecrest — P-55 — Stoneman's Raid —

Southern troops turned back Stoneman's U.S. cavalry, raiding through western North Carolina, at Swannanoa Gap, near here, April 20, 1865. — — Map (db m55830) HM

2 ► North Carolina, Buncombe County, Ridgecrest — N-32 — Swannanoa Gap —

Used by Indians and pioneers in crossing Blue Ridge. General Rutherford's expedition against Cherokee passed here, September, 1776. — — Map (db m57036) HM

3 ► North Carolina, Buncombe County, Ridgecrest — Swannanoa Gap Engagement — Blocking the Way —

Stoneman's Raid 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 m55971) HM

4 ► North Carolina, Buncombe County, Ridgecrest — P-46 — Swannanoa Tunnel —

Longest (1,800 ft.) of 7 on railroad between Old Fort and Asheville. Constructed by convict labor, 1877-79. West entrance 300 yds. S.E. — — Map (db m56855) HM

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