Joseph McDowell House, Colonial residence in Marion, North Carolina.
The Joseph McDowell House features traditional frame construction techniques with white wooden siding and symmetrical window placement on both floors.
Built in 1787, the house belonged to Colonel Joseph McDowell, a Revolutionary War veteran who fought in the Battle of Kings Mountain.
The residence represents early American architectural styles and stands as the last remaining home in North Carolina for which a county received its name.
Visitors can access the house through the Joseph McDowell Historical Catawba Greenway, which includes parking facilities and recreational trails.
The property contains one of the oldest surviving frame houses in western North Carolina, recognized by the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail.
Location: North Carolina
Inception: 1787
GPS coordinates: 35.68306,-82.00583
Latest update: March 11, 2025 11:21
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