EXHIBIT 10: MARION

Established in 1844 and named for the American Revolutionary War hero General Francis Marion, “the Swamp Fox,” the city situated at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains is home to nearly 8,000 residents and serves as the seat of culture, commerce, and government for McDowell County. Marion’s Main Street Historic District, which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991, features many historic commercial buildings, churches, and the county courthouse. This District is bounded by North Main, Garden, Crawford, and Burgin Streets.

HISTORIC AND CULTURAL RESOURCES

McDowell County’s rich history includes a strong Native American heritage, early exploration by European settlers, and legendary stories of the American Revolution. The past is honored and culture showcased at area museums, historical sites, and public event spaces within and near the county’s Main Street communities.

HISTORIC AND CULTURAL RESOURCE ASSETS

ANDREWS GEYSER

CARSON HOUSE

DAVIDSON’S FORT AND HISTORIC PARK

JOSEPH MCDOWELL HOUSE

MARION DEPOT

MARION MUNICIPAL EVENT CENTER

MCDOWELL ARTS COUNCIL ASSOCIATION

MOUNTAIN GATEWAY MUSEUM

OLD FORT ARROWHEAD MONUMENT

OLD FORT TRAIN DEPOT

ORCHARD AT ALTAPASS

ROUND HILL CEMETERY

The Mountain Gateway Museum is located along the historic Mill Creek in Old Fort.