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Historic Carson House


category : Historic Homes
Built as a walnut log cabin in 1793, the home once served as a stagecoach inn and the seat of county government until the courthouse was constructed. This historic home and private, nonprofit museum is currently filled with unusual household and plantation artifacts.


Address: 1805 US 70 W. Marion, NC 28752
Phone: 828-724-4948
Our Website:www.mcdowellnc.org

Come visit us in Marion, North Carolina

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Pinto Acres Rodeo

Marion, NC Rodeos

Historic Downtown Marion

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, downtown Marion was established in 1842. Commercial development began in 1870 on 50 acres donated by John Carson. The Marion Depot is an 1860

Marion, NC Historic Districts

Linville Mountain Gem Shop & Mines

Area's only custom gem cutting. Fine handmade jewelry. Jewelry repair. Gems, minerals, rocks, lapidary equipment and supplies for sale. Cutting lessons. Gem mining rain or shine year round.

Marion, NC Pioneer History

Tom Johnson Rally Park

Large groups only! Mid Apr-Oct. RVs/campers. Food service (catering available), grills/tables, showers, propane, electric hook-ups, dump site. Fishing, basketball, large pavilion. Tom Johnson Camping Center, largest RV dealership in southeast, US 70, west of Marion.

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Marion, NC Parks

Armstrong Fish Hatchery

State fish hatchery open throughout the year. View and feed three species of trout in raceways and ponds. School tours available.

Marion, NC Fishing

Things to do Historic Homes near Marion, NC

Green River Plantation

Built in 1807, The Green River Plantation is a magnificent 42-room mansion. It is open for tours, as a Bed & Breakfast, weddi...

Quaker Meadows Plantation

(c. 1812) Built by Captain Charles McDowell, son of Rev. War leader Charles McDowell. The restored plantation home is avail...

Historic Carson House

Built as a walnut log cabin in 1793, the home once served as a stagecoach inn and the seat of county government until the cou...