view gallery NE1.1 km | L 34 Trading Path in North Carolina Historical Markers In North Carolina, the early history of the colony is replete with stories of the reliance by colonists upon Indian trade and trading routes, and the consequent establishment of villages where they engaged in bartering. posted by: NCDaywalker location: North Carolina date approved: 07/08/2014 last visited: 07/08/2014 |
view gallery S1.4 km | Stallings Fire Department in Firehouses The Stallings Volunteer Fire Dept organized in 1954 is one of the first in Union County. posted by: NCDaywalker location: North Carolina date approved: 02/11/2017 last visited: 02/11/2017 |
view gallery SW1.4 km | Indian Trail Water Tower, Indian Trail, NC, USA in Water Towers Water tower for the Town of Indian Trail, NC. The community is a bedroom town for Charlotte, NC. It is part of a countywide water system in Union County. posted by: NCDaywalker location: North Carolina date approved: 01/24/2017 last visited: 01/15/2017 |
view gallery NE6.3 km | Hemby Bridge Fire Station No. 23 in Firehouses Hemby Bridge Fire Department, call sign 23, operates in Union County, NC. posted by: NCDaywalker location: North Carolina date approved: 02/09/2017 last visited: 02/11/2017 |
view gallery NW6.3 km | Matthews Depot - Matthews, North Carolina in Train Stations/Depots This station was built in 1874 by the Carolina Central Railway Company and named after a director of the Company. posted by: Bluejacket01 location: North Carolina date approved: 06/12/2009 last visited: 02/18/2012 |
view gallery NW6.9 km | Irvin 1 in U.S. Benchmarks Aluminum marker attached to a bridge footing. posted by: TravelDocGS location: North Carolina date approved: 12/27/2007 last visited: 09/13/2014 |
view gallery N6.9 km | Grandmother of Elvis Preseley in Mint Hill, NC in Citizen Memorials A plaque dedicated to the Grandmother of Elvis Presley in a local shopping center bording Mint Hill & Matthews, North Carolina. posted by: QueensGrantMusic location: North Carolina date approved: 06/03/2012 last visited: 09/13/2014 |
view gallery SW8.2 km | Wesley Chapel Fire Department Weddington Station in Firehouses "On July 29th, Wesley Chapel VFD began operations out of the fire station located at 5025 Hemby Road, Citizens were never without service during this transition." posted by: NCDaywalker location: North Carolina date approved: 03/16/2017 last visited: 03/29/2017 |
view gallery SW8.4 km | Union County Water System Water Tower, near Waxhaw, NC, USA in Water Towers "Cupcake" style water towers are frequently seen around Union County, NC. Part of the every growing water system in the county, it supplies water storage for consumption, industrial/agriculture, and commercial use. posted by: NCDaywalker location: North Carolina date approved: 03/16/2017 last visited: 03/27/2017 |
view gallery S9.5 km | Wesley Chapel Volunteer Fire Department Station No. 26 in Firehouses "Wesley Chapel VFD operates out of 3 fire stations." posted by: NCDaywalker location: North Carolina date approved: 03/30/2017 last visited: 03/31/2017 |
view gallery S9.5 km | Wesley Chapel VFD Fire Station No. 31 in Firehouses "Wesley Chapel VFD operates out of 3 fire stations." posted by: NCDaywalker location: North Carolina date approved: 03/17/2017 last visited: 03/29/2017 |
view gallery N10.6 km | Mint Hill Festival Time Capsule in Time Capsules A time capsule in Mint Hill, North Carolina. posted by: QueensGrantMusic location: North Carolina date approved: 04/24/2012 last visited: never |
view gallery N11.3 km | School Bell in Mint Hill, North Carolina in Bells A school bell for the Ashcraft One-Room School House at the Mint Hill Country Doctor's Museum.
The Ashcraft Schoolhouse was built sometime before 1895 by Walter and Amanda Ashcraft. It was the county directive of the time that a schoolhouse be built every 5 miles so children ages 5-20 did not have to walk too far for their education. posted by: QueensGrantMusic location: North Carolina date approved: 05/01/2012 last visited: 09/13/2014 |
view gallery N11.3 km | James H. Black, Sr in Citizen Memorials Flag pole out side the one room school house exhibit. posted by: NCDaywalker location: North Carolina date approved: 11/28/2015 last visited: 11/29/2015 |
view gallery N11.3 km | Fiberglass Horse at the Hoof and Woof - Mint Hill, NC in Fiberglass Horses Pet care store has everything you need from a leash for Spot to a blanket for National Velvet. posted by: NCDaywalker location: North Carolina date approved: 11/21/2015 last visited: 11/21/2015 |
view gallery N11.3 km | Meat Curing Barn in Mint Hill, NC in Barns A Meat Curing Barn @ the Mint Hill Country Doctor's Museum posted by: QueensGrantMusic location: North Carolina date approved: 05/21/2012 last visited: 09/13/2014 |
view gallery N11.3 km | Ashcraft One Room Schoolhouse in Mint Hill, NC in One-Room Schoolhouses The Ashcraft Schoolhouse was built sometime before 1895 by Walter and Amanda Ashcraft. It was the county directive of the time that a schoolhouse be built every 5 miles so children ages 5-20 did not have to walk too far posted by: QueensGrantMusic location: North Carolina date approved: 04/29/2012 last visited: 09/13/2014 |
view gallery N11.3 km | Necessary House in Mint Hill, NC in Outhouses This outhouse came from Mr. O. Lee Flow Jr. in 2005. Mr. Flow remembered the outhouse was purchased from the WPA in the late 1930s. This now sits in Mint Hill at the Mint Hill Country Doctor's Museum. posted by: QueensGrantMusic location: North Carolina date approved: 05/05/2012 last visited: 09/13/2014 |
view gallery N11.3 km | County Doctor's Museum in Mint Hill, NC in History Museums Mint Hill Country Doctor's Museum
The sign on the front porch reads “Dr. Ayer Whitley’” He was the last country doctor to treat patients in this small office before it was moved from its original place on Fairview Road in Mint Hill. Today the restored building, registered with the Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission, commemorates an era gone by. posted by: QueensGrantMusic location: North Carolina date approved: 04/27/2012 last visited: 09/13/2014 |
view gallery N11.3 km | Agricultural Equipment in Mint Hill, NC in Old Agricultural Equipment Come see equipment that was used for gardening almost 100 years ago. posted by: QueensGrantMusic location: North Carolina date approved: 05/01/2012 last visited: 09/13/2014 |
view gallery N11.4 km | Gulf Gasoline Pump in Mint Hill, NC in Vintage Gasoline Pumps A vintage Gulf Gasoline Pump refurbished next to the Country Store at the Mint Hill Country Doctor's Museum. posted by: QueensGrantMusic location: North Carolina date approved: 04/29/2012 last visited: 09/13/2014 |
view gallery N11.4 km | Ira V. Ferguson's Country Store - Mint Hill, NC in History Museums Ira V. Ferguson Country Store
Ira V. Ferguson (b.1894-1932), opened his small store in 1921 on Ferguson Road, near Clear Creek Baptist Church. His store was unique due to its stone cellar that provided refrigeration for milk, butter, buttermilk, eggs, cheese fruit, and vegetables. posted by: QueensGrantMusic location: North Carolina date approved: 04/26/2012 last visited: 09/13/2014 |
view gallery N11.4 km | In Honor of Rebecca Junker Griffin - Mint Hill, NC in Dedicated Benches This table and benches are placed here in Honor of Rebecca Junker Griffin. With heartfelt appreciation for her dedication and devotion in preserving the history of Mint Hill, North Carolina. Dedicated on April 17, 2010 posted by: QueensGrantMusic location: North Carolina date approved: 05/04/2012 last visited: 09/13/2014 |
view gallery N11.4 km | Surface Hill Gold Assay Office in Mint Hill, NC in History Museums Before the Gold Rush to California in 1849, Mecklenburg County was regarded as one of the greatest gold producers of the nation. Dating back to its discovery about 1844, the Surface Hill gold mine in Mint Hill was one of the oldest in the area and well known for its success. Surface Hill mine received its name from the outcroppings of the veins. Neighbors visiting the area after each hard rain could pick up the gold that appeared on the surface. posted by: QueensGrantMusic location: North Carolina date approved: 04/27/2012 last visited: 09/13/2014 |
view gallery N11.4 km | Penny Pincher in Mint Hill, NC in Penny Smashers In the Surface Hill Gold Assay Office is a 'Penny Pincher Souvenir Coins" machine. posted by: QueensGrantMusic location: North Carolina date approved: 05/16/2012 last visited: 09/13/2014 |
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