Record #:

42845

Author(s):

Motley, Gene

Abstract:

Gatesville was home to North Carolina's former legendary Secretary of State, Thad Eure. Originally called Gates Courthouse, the name was changed in 1831 to Gatesville. The current Gates County courthouse was built in 1836.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 12 Issue 4, July 2020, p30-32

Subject(s):

Gatesville; Gates County--Description and travel