North Carolina · County

Rutherford County

28 listed places in 8 towns, none of them a National Historic Landmark.

Historic district · Forest City
Alexander Manufacturing Company Mill Village Historic District
Historic districtListed 2008
Building · Bostic
Bostic Charge Parsonage
BuildingListed 2012
Building · Rutherfordton
Carrier Houses
BuildingListed 1992
Building · Washburn
Carson-Andrews Mill and Ben F.W. Andrews House
BuildingListed 2008

Every listing

Alexander Manufacturing Company Mill Village Historic District▾2008
Address
Roughly bounded by Victory & Wilson Drs., Allen & S. Broadway Sts., Forest City
Listed
May 15, 2008
Listed for
Industry, Community planning, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
08000413
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Alexander Manufacturing Company Mill Village Historic District
Bechtler Mint Site▾1997
County
Rutherford
Listed
Apr 14, 1997
Category
Site
Reference
97000316

The National Park Service withholds the location of this listing to protect it, so this site shows no address or map point for it.

Bostic Charge Parsonage▾2012
Address
149 Old Sunshine Rd., Bostic
Listed
Aug 28, 2012
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
12000580
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Bostic Charge Parsonage
Carrier Houses▾1992
Address
415 and 423 N. Main St., Rutherfordton
Listed
Jun 19, 1992
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Carrier-Ward House; Carrier-McBrayer House
Reference
92000681
Style
Queen Anne style architecture in the United States
Contributing
2 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Carrier Houses
Carson-Andrews Mill and Ben F.W. Andrews House▾2008
Address
Both sides of NC 1007, E., S., and W. of jct. with NC 1796, Washburn
Listed
Jun 4, 2008
Listed for
Architecture, Industry
Significance
State
Also known as
Andrews Mill
Reference
08000495
Built
1835
Style
Federal architecture, Greek Revival architecture
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Carson-Andrews Mill and Ben F.W. Andrews House
Cliffside Public School▾1998
Address
1 N. Main St., Cliffside
Listed
Jan 26, 1998
Listed for
Architecture, Education, Politics and government, Social history
Significance
State
Reference
97001667
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Cliffside Public School
Cool Springs High School▾1999
Address
382 W. Main St., Forest City
Listed
Jul 8, 1999
Listed for
Architecture, Education, Social history
Significance
Local
Reference
99000813
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Cool Springs High School
East Main Street Historic District▾2005
Address
Roughly along parts of Arlington St., Carolina Ave., N. Magnolia St., S. Magnolia St., E. Main St., McBrayer Court, Forest City
Listed
Dec 23, 2005
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
05001450
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
East Main Street Historic District
Forest City Baptist Church▾1989
Address
301 W. Main St., Forest City
Listed
Sep 14, 1989
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
First Baptist Church
Reference
89001417
Built
1915
Style
Neoclassical architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Forest City Baptist Church
Fox Haven Plantation▾1972
Address
SW of Rutherfordton off SR 1157, Rutherfordton vicinity
Listed
Sep 14, 1972
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
72000996
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Fox Haven Plantation
Gilbert Town Historic District▾2006
Address
Along sections of Rock Rd.-NC 1520 and Old Gilbert Town Rd.-NC 1539, Rutherfordton
Listed
Aug 23, 2006
Listed for
Military, Politics and government, Historical archaeology
Significance
State
Also known as
Archaeological Site No. 31RF128
Reference
06000726
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Gilbert Town Historic District
Henrietta–Caroleen High School▾2005
Address
2527 NC 221A, Mooresboro vicinity
Listed
Dec 23, 2005
Listed for
Education, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Tri-High; Tri-Community Elementary; Chase Middle School; Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy
Reference
05001451
Built
1935
Contributing
2 buildings, 1 object
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Henrietta–Caroleen High School
James Dexter Ledbetter House▾1982
Address
Off US 74, Forest City
Listed
Jun 14, 1982
Listed for
Commerce, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
82003511
Style
Neoclassical architecture, Colonial Revival architecture
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Ledbetter, James Dexter, House
George W. Logan House▾1986
Address
SR 1555 at US 64, Rutherfordton
Listed
Feb 20, 1986
Listed for
Politics and government, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Jobe Hill
Reference
86000312
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Logan, George W., House
Main Street Historic District▾2002
Address
Roughly bounded by Blanton Alley, Huntley St., Yarboro St., and Broadway St., Forest City
Listed
Feb 14, 2002
Listed for
Commerce, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
02000017
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Main Street Historic District
Main Street Historic District▾1995
Address
Roughly bounded by Taylor, Court, Washington and W. Third Sts., Rutherfordton
Listed
Dec 7, 1995
Listed for
Architecture, Commerce, Politics and government
Significance
Local
Also known as
See Also:Rutherford County Courthouse
Reference
95001419
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Main Street Historic District
Main Street Historic District (Boundary Expansion)▾2004
Address
186 Mill St., Forest City
Listed
Jun 9, 2004
Listed for
Industry
Significance
Local
Also known as
Florence Mill
Reference
04000585
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗
Melton-Davis House▾2008
Address
477 DePriest Rd., Bostic vicinity
Listed
Aug 29, 2008
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Melton, Cannie, House
Reference
08000813
Style
Queen Anne style architecture in the United States
Contributing
2 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Melton-Davis House
Melton-Fortune Farmstead▾1985
Address
SR 1006 S of NC 226, Golden Valley
Listed
Jul 11, 1985
Listed for
Agriculture, Historical archaeology, Engineering, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
85001553
Style
Federal architecture
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Pine Gables▾1999
Address
328 Boys Camp Rd., Lake Lure
Listed
Nov 30, 1999
Listed for
Social history, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Logan House; Harris Inn
Reference
99001445
Contributing
10 buildings, 3 structures, 5 sites
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Pine Gables
Rutherford County Courthouse▾1979
Address
Main St. between 2nd and 3rd Sts., Rutherfordton
Listed
May 10, 1979
Listed for
Politics and government, Architecture, Social history
Significance
State
Reference
79001749
Style
Renaissance Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Rutherford County Courthouse
Rutherfordton–Spindale Central High School▾1993
Address
Jct. of Charlotte Rd. (US 74 Bus.) and US 74, NW corner, Rutherfordton
Listed
Feb 3, 1993
Listed for
Education, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
92001843
Contributing
2 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Rutherfordton–Spindale Central High School
St. Luke's Chapel▾1991
Address
Jct. of Hospital Dr. and Old Twitty Ford Rd., Rutherfordton
Listed
Sep 26, 1991
Listed for
Health and medicine, Religion, Social history
Significance
Local
Reference
91001470
Built
1908
Style
Gothic Revival
Contributing
1 building, 1 site
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
St. Luke's Chapel
Trinity Lutheran Church▾1972
Address
702 N. Main St., Rutherfordton
Listed
Mar 24, 1972
Listed for
Architecture, Religion
Significance
Local
Also known as
St. John's Episcopal Church
Reference
72000997
Style
Greek Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Trinity Lutheran Church
Washburn Historic District▾2002
Address
2401,2426,2436 Bostic-Sunshine Hwy, 1391,1392 Andrews Mill Rd., 126-156, 157 Salem Church Rd., Bostic
Listed
Feb 20, 2002
Listed for
Architecture, Commerce
Significance
Local
Reference
02000056
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗
Washburn Historic District (Boundary Increase)▾2006
Address
1037 Gun Club Rd., Bostic vicinity
Listed
Jan 25, 2006
Listed for
Commerce
Significance
Local
Also known as
Washburn (Bertha)-Davis (Daisy Washburn), House
Reference
05001552
Contributing
3 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
T. Max Watson House▾2001
Address
297 E. Main St., Forest City
Listed
Oct 15, 2001
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
01001110
Style
Colonial Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Watson, T. Max, House
West Main Street Historic District▾2006
Address
121 Cool Springs Dr., 343-499 W. Maine St., 121 Memorial Dr., Forest City
Listed
Dec 20, 2006
Listed for
Architecture, Art
Significance
Local
Reference
06001142
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
West Main Street Historic District

Neighboring counties

Buncombe 128Burke 44Cleveland 31Henderson 42McDowell 14Polk 26Cherokee, SC 23Spartanburg, SC 78

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