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1858 bridge has a twin in Salisbury. It is one of the few stuccoed brick bridges left in the South. The famous train wreck occurred in 1891, when there was a terrible loss of life. Legend claims that on teh 50th anniversary of the wreck a woman witnessed it all over again!

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Historic home built in 1812. Birthplace of North Carolina Lt. Governor Wilford D. Turner. Also home of NC Senator C. V. Henkel from 1942 to 1971. The owners since 1981

Statesville, NC Weddings


Historic Walton and Gage Store

1876. Two-story, red brick Italianate building incorporating Gothic features. Walton and Gage was a purveyor of fine women'

Statesville, NC Historic Buildings

Historic First National Bank Building

1890. Three-story brick building topped by corner mansard clock tower. The bank was organized in May 1887 and in the fall of 1889 construction began on the building, which was ready for occupancy in mid-March 1890 with George F. Sheperd as president. In 1929

Statesville, NC Historic Buildings


Things to do near Statesville, NC

Alamance County Courthouse

Alamance County was formed in 1849 from Orange County and Graham was designated as its county seat. The Alamance County Cour...

Aberdeen Ridge Golf Links

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...

Jan's House

Open 24 hours. Breakfast served anytime, along with short-order items. ...

Kings Mountain Fire Museum

Features antique fire trucks and fire-fighting equipment. It was established in 1975. The museum has a 1925 & 1930 American ...