Topics Related to Caldwell County

Davenport College (N-30)

For women; chartered 1859 by Methodist Episcopal Church, South; merged with Greensboro College, 1933. Two bldgs. stand 100 ft. S.W.

Collett Leventhorpe (N-24)

Confederate general, physician, author. Born in England, settled in North Carolina about 1847. Grave is 150 yds. north.

Stoneman's Raid (N-11)

On a raid through western North Carolina Gen. Stoneman's U.S. cavalry passed through Lenoir Mar. 28, and were there again, Apr. 15-17, 1865.

Fort Defiance (N-1)

Home of William Lenoir, leader in Revolution & public affairs. Built 1788-92 and named for colonial fort on the site 4 1/2 miles east.