Rutherfordton
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40420
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Among towns in Western North Carolina, Rutherfordton touts these famous firsts: post office, public school, and newspaper. The small town, population 4,000, also celebrates its rich history in a historic house turned bed and breakfast and a museum commemorating the work of Christopher Bechtler, credited as minting the first gold $1 coin in the region.
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Rutherfordton--history; Bed and breakfast accommodations--North Carolina ; Bechtler, Christopher, 1782-1842; The Bechtler House (Rutherfordton); NC Gold Trail; Small towns--North Carolina; NC Gold Trail--Rutherford County; Museums--Rutherfordton--The Bechtler House; Bechtler House Gold Mint Site (Rutherfordton)