Founded 1868. Oldest Universalist church in western N.C. Hannah J. Powell led mission work and school, 1921-42, at site 100 yards south.
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Among oldest of area mica mines. Evidence indicates it was first worked by Indians. Remains 4 mi. S.W.
Oldest broadcast stations in N.C. Est. 1922, WBT radio long hosted live country music. WBTV sign-on, July 15, 1949. Studios here until 1955.
Oldest N.C. newspaper still being published. Begun 1816 as weekly; daily since 1896. E. J. Hale, editor, 1824-1865.
Founded 1865 by Baptist missionary Henry Martin Tupper. Chartered 1875; named for benefactor Elijah Shaw of Mass.
Oldest public library in North Carolina supported by local taxpayers. In 1898 opened its doors at site 1/2 mile west.
Oldest Federated Women's Club in state; chartered 1896; organized in house 6 1/2 miles southwest.
Established Sept. 23, 1867. Oldest daily newspaper in continuous publication in North Carolina. First office was 18 blocks N.W.
Oldest N.C. lighthouse still in service. Erected 1823 to serve Ocracoke Inlet trade. 75 ft. tall. Located 1/4 mile S.W.
Episcopal. Oldest church building in the state of North Carolina; was constructed in 1734.