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25 Oct

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Site of Carroll County's second permanent jail, now preserved as an "archaeological footprint." Was in use from ca. 1866 until replaced with new facility 1938 (stands nearby). Building was torn down in the early 1960s. This jail was in use at the time of the Carroll County Courthouse Courtroom Shooting in March 1912. At least three public hanging occurred. Jail was located within the original 1842 County Public Lot. Archaeological investigations uncovered the site...

25 Oct

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Learn about the rich history of Carroll County in the museum located within the Historic District of Hillsville in the Historic Carroll County Courthouse. The facility presents the history of Carroll County and its various communities. Exhibits and artifacts reflect the heritage of Carroll County, which was formed in 1842. Early Native American artifacts recovered from nearby archaeological are also on display. Large Civil War collection including drum used by local unit. Museum has extensive...

25 Oct

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The Brush Mountain Coal Miners Memorial is a black granite monument that celebrates the lives and spirits of the Brush Mountain Coal miner. There are also two restored coal cars at the site with a plaque honoring the miners that were killed while working in the mines. We also have a building with coal mining artifacts inside that is used for educational presentations and celebrations such as our fun-d day during the fall and our...

25 Oct

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Between 1913 and 1938, the Boone Trail Highway Memorial Association placed cast iron markers throughout the United States. This was an effort to help promote coast to coast highway improvement, tourist travel, patriotism, remembrance of the Battleship Maine, education, memorializing pioneer hero Daniel Boone, and community unity and spirit. The markers were cast from metal recovered from the Battleship Maine.The marker in Hillsville was originally dedicated on October 19, 1928 when it was placed...

25 Oct

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Waid Recreation Area is a 220-acre facility located near Rocky Mount (off Rt. 40 West), along the site of the Old Carolina Wagon Trail. The park has 14 trails that cover over 10 miles and travel through rivers, over hills, across farm lands, and atop abandoned dirt roads. It offers a variety of outdoor activities for all ages including tubing, fishing, canoeing and kayaking on the Pigg River which flows through the park. It hosts various...