Record #:

15071

Author(s):

Hicklin, J. B.

Abstract:

The largest arrowhead in the world is one of the things which distinguishes Old Fort, in McDowell County from other western North Carolina communities. From 1756 to 1776 Old Fort was the westernmost outpost of the white settlers in the frontier. The arrowhead monument was dedicated to the memory of the gallant band of men who braved the dangers to establish this frontier outpost.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 8 Issue 27, Nov 1940, p5, 22, f

Subject(s):

Old Fort--Description and travel; Forts--McDowell County; Monuments--McDowell County

Record #:

17288

Author(s):

Fetner, Kay

Abstract:

Old Fort, in western McDowell County was the site of Davidson's Fort, built in 1776 as a defense against the Cherokee and as colonial American's westernmost outpost at the time. It became a major train depot in the late 1880s and has been reopened as a Railroad Museum and visitors center.

Source:

Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 44 Issue 7, July 2012, p27, f

Subject(s):

Forts--McDowell County; Old Fort Depot; Railroads--Depots