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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

Haw River Historical Museum

The history of a 250-year old town, which had a central role in the development of the state's textile industry and railroad,...

Campbell House Galleries

Historic home of the Arts Council of Moore County, the Campbell House Galleries provide three spacious exhibit areas which di...

North Carolina Literary Hall of Fame

Newly established shrine of the most distinguished Tar Heel men and women of letters. Displays, photographs and lists of work...

St. Clair Orchard

Six miles North of Taylorsville, turn right on Vashti Road, 3rd house(white)on left. ...