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Site of the only French & Indian War fort in NC. Archaeological sites, artifact displays, nature trails & living history events. Named for Royal Governor Arthur Dobbs who authorized the forts construction in 1760. Tuesday-Friday 10 am-4 pm, tours 10 am & 2 pm.

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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

Historic Carolina Motor Company Building

Two-story brick former auto showroom and body shop. Tripartite configuration has gable-front end pavilions with entrances in...

Cook's Barbecue

Located South of Lexington just off Hwy. 8. Serving sliced and chopped pork and beef BBQ. ...

Niche Gardens

A quite and delightful nursery and garden where you can learn about winter form in the garden, early spring bloomers, wonderf...

Squid's Restaurant & Oyster Bar

Squid's, a seafood restaurant in Chapel Hill, NC, is famous for the area's best fresh seafood and a warm inviting oyster bar....

Davidson County Historical Museum

Built in the Greek Revival/Italianate Revival style, the Old Davidson County Courthouse (c. 1858) now houses the Davidson Cou...