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1908, ca. 1935. Distinctive three-story brick building in Renaissance Revival style. First story, which originally had two storefronts flanking a round-arched entrance, was remodelled ca. 1935 with cut stone veneer, four large round-arched windows, and a pedimented stone entrance surround. This was Statesville's third bank, organized by Fred B. Bunch and James Allen Knox in 1908. In 1960 Merchants and Farmers merged with North Carolina National Bank, now Bank of America (NationsBank).

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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 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

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

Kestler's Bridge

This is the best surviving example of an old wooden railroad trestle in Piedmont, North Carolina. It anchored the route of the AT&O Railroad for more than 100 years

Statesville, NC Other Attractions

Things to do near Statesville, NC

Doubletree Guest Suites

The Doubletree Guest Suites Raleigh Durham all-suite, full service hotel offers value and comfort in a great location. Situat...

Rock-Ola Cafe

Ribs, fresh hand-cut steaks, hand-pressed burgers, sandwiches, soups, salads and a variety of desserts. Open Monday-Sunday fo...

Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area

This 190-acre state natural area includes covers most of Occoneechee Mountain with an 867-foot-high summit, part of the Eno R...

Stamey's Barbeque

Serving real North Carolina barbeque and southern hospitality for over 74 years. We cook our pork slowly over hickory wood co...

Owens 501 Diner

Breakfast all day (omelets and waffles) and daily Blue Plate specials. ...