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1858 bridge has a twin in Salisbury. It is one of the few stuccoed brick bridges left in the South. The famous train wreck occurred in 1891, when there was a terrible loss of life. Legend claims that on teh 50th anniversary of the wreck a woman witnessed it all over again!

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Historic home built in 1812. Birthplace of North Carolina Lt. Governor Wilford D. Turner. Also home of NC Senator C. V. Henkel from 1942 to 1971. The owners since 1981

Statesville, NC Weddings

Historic First National Bank Building

1890. Three-story brick building topped by corner mansard clock tower. The bank was organized in May 1887 and in the fall of 1889 construction began on the building, which was ready for occupancy in mid-March 1890 with George F. Sheperd as president. In 1929

Statesville, NC Historic Buildings


Historic Walton and Gage Store

1876. Two-story, red brick Italianate building incorporating Gothic features. Walton and Gage was a purveyor of fine women'

Statesville, NC Historic Buildings


Things to do near Statesville, NC

Fort Bragg

Named for General Braxton Bragg, who was a native of Warren County who served in the US Army during the Seminole and Mexican ...

Edna Boykin Cultural Center

A former vaudeville house built in 1919, the Edna Boykin Cultural Center hosts an art gallery and an intimate 640-seat restor...

Wayne County Museum

The museum focuses on Wayne County people, events and artifacts. It features rotating exhibits as well as a permanent Civil ...

Waterworks Visual Arts Center

Located in Downtown Salisbury,the Waterworks Visual Arts Center offers exciting and enriching opportunities in art for all ci...