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Articles in regional publications that pertain to a wide range of North Carolina-related topics.

Rutherfordton

Record #:
40420
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Abstract:
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.
Source:
Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 87 Issue 3, August 2019, p16, 18, 20