Gilbert Town Historic District
Gilbert Town Historic District, Archaeological site and National Register of Historic Places in Rutherfordton, North Carolina.
Gilbert Town Historic District encompasses 459.5 acres along Rock Road and Old Gilbert Town Road, containing remains of historical structures and trading centers.
From 1776 to 1783, the district functioned as a vital trading hub and military camp for both Patriot and Loyalist forces during the American Revolutionary War.
The district preserves structures including a colonial-era house, store, tavern, mill, and blacksmith shop that represent early American settlement patterns.
Visitors can access the district through sections of the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail to explore archaeological remains and historical building sites.
The location served as the Rutherford County Courthouse from 1781 to 1783, marking its role as an administrative center during the Revolutionary period.
Location: North Carolina
GPS coordinates: 35.40690,-81.94360
Latest update: March 5, 2025 00:11
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