Explore Iredell County
1812 Hitching Post
The 1812 Hitching Post was the birthplace of four-term N. C. Lieutenant Governor W. D. Turner in 1865 and was also owned by North Carolina Senator Columbus Vance Henkel in the early to mid-1900'
Turnersburg, NC Historic HomesHistoric 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 BuildingsHistoric 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 BuildingsD. E. Turner Hardware
This quaint hardware store remains the same as it was when it opened in this location over 100 years ago. The owners have kept many examples of 19th and 20th century hardware to see. Built in 1899
Mooresville, NC Historic BuildingsWeddings and Family Reunions
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 WeddingsMitchell Community College
1852. Main building is a three-story Greek Revival structure with Doric piano mobile portico. In 1856 the school was known as Concord Female College, in 1873 - Simonton Female College, and in 1884
Statesville, NC CollegesBostian Bridge
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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