Record #:

12581

Author(s):

Braly, Rosamond

Abstract:

The stately and sturdy 150-year old John Carson mansion, in which the county of McDowell was organized, is being turned into a museum of history.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 26 Issue 11, May 1964, p11, 14, il

Subject(s):

Carson House (Marion); Historic buildings--Conservation and restoration--McDowell County; Buck Creek Mansion (McDowell County)

Record #:

14893

Author(s):

Tucker, Harry Z.

Abstract:

Buck Creek mansion belonged to and was built by Colonel John Carson in 1770. Located in McDowell County three miles west of Marion, the mansion served as private residence for Carson and his heirs and later as an inn. The colonial estate exhibits Jacobean features of early American architecture including pedimented gables and large end chimneys.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 11 Issue 17, Sept 1943, p4, 27, il

Subject(s):

Architecture; Railroads--McDowell County--History; Buck Creek Mansion (McDowell County)

Record #:

19157

Author(s):

Tucker, Harry Z.

Abstract:

Colonel John Carson built Buck Creek Mansion on an estate of 80,000 acres in McDowell County in 1770. The Carson family was among the pioneers of that part of the state.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 11 Issue 17, Sept 1943, p4, 27, il

Subject(s):

Buck Creek Mansion (McDowell County); Historic homes--McDowell County