Exhibit 06: Historic Village of Rockford

PILOT MOUNTAIN

Pilot Mountain serves as a beacon of regional culture and history. The original inhabitants of the area, the Saura Tribe, called the mountain, “Jomeokee” or “Great Guide,” due to its striking contrast from the surrounding hills.

HORNE CREEK LIVING HISTORICAL FARM

The Horne Creek Living Historical Farm, located near Pilot Mountain, is owned and operated by the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources to re-enact the farming lifestyle of the region at the start of the 20th century.

EXH 06:

HISTORIC VILLAGE OF ROCKFORD

The Village of Rockford was established in 1789 and served as the county seat of Surry County until 1850. The Town developed not only as the seat of government, but also as a commercial center with hotels, taverns, and stores. Due to the Yadkin River and nearby hills, the Town was limited in size. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, the railroad once again brought life to Rockford for a short period of time. The Town of Rockford was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976 and includes buildings in the central business district primarily built between about 1790 and 1930.