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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


Linville Caverns

NC's only show caverns allows visitors to glimpse nature at work "inside" the mountains. Experienced guides point out interesting stalactite & stalagmite formations & explain the rich history & geological formation of the caverns, showing cave life that exists in a delicate ecosystem &

Marion, NC Caverns

Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park

Open Apr-Oct. Sites: gravel, grass, some shaded, pull-thrus, full hook-ups. Facilities: restrooms & showers, public phone, general store, snack bar, RV supplies, laundry. Recreation:

Marion, NC Parks

Lucky Strike Gold & Gem Mine, Campground

Pan for gold in a stream that was mined in the early 1800s or look for gemstones in our flumes. Dining and gift shop on site. 51 campsites, 26 are full hook-up with electric, water and sewer, and 25

Marion, NC Campgrounds

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

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...

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...