Record #:

20744

Author(s):

Griffin, Clarence W.

Abstract:

The Royal Governor of North Carolina patented in 1764 a tract of land to John McDowell on Cleghorn Creek near Rutherfordton. From that point Griffin recounts the history of the land, owners, and home constructions. Dr. John Cleghorn built the mansion, from the best evidence available, about 1837, or perhaps earlier.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 14 Issue 4, June 1946, p8, il

Subject(s):

Historic homes--Rutherford County

Record #:

23766

Author(s):

Newsome, Angie; Brown, Christopher [Photographer]

Abstract:

Washburn, in Rutherford County, North Carolina, is a stately Southern Colonial house built around 1913. The home is a registered historical place.

Source:

WNC Magazine (NoCar F261 .W64), Vol. 3 Issue 3, May 2009, p48-53, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

National Register of Historic Places--North Carolina; Historic homes--Rutherford County

Record #:

31133

Author(s):

Huso, Deborah R.

Abstract:

Arthur and Zee Campbell opened The Cottages at Spring House Farm on Haynes Road north of Lake Lure in Rutherford County in July 2000. The Campbells purchased the property to preserve the natural heritage of the farm and the history of the 1826 Albertus Ledbetter house. The home is a rare and intact example of transitional Federal/Greek Revival architecture of post-beam construction.

Source:

Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 35 Issue 4, Apr 2003, p19, il

Subject(s):

Historic preservation; Historic homes--Rutherford County; Farms--Rutherford County