Gilbert Town Historic District
National Register of Historic Places

Gilbert Town Historic District

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County, North Carolina
Listed
August 22, 2006
Type
District
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
06000726

About this property

Gilbert Town Historic District is an archaeological site listed in the National Register of Historic Places located in Rutherfordton, Rutherford County, North Carolina. From 1776 to 1783, Gilbert Town was an important trading center and served as a camp for both Patriot and Loyalist forces during the American Revolutionary War. Gilbert Town included the William Gilbert House, a store, tavern, mill, and blacksmith shop. Gilbert Town was also the site of the Rutherford County Courthouse from 1781 to 1783. The sites are located along the approximate location of Rock Road on the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in February 2006.

Location

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County, North Carolina
35.40848, -81.94361

Categories

MILITARYPOLITICS/GOVERNMENTHISTORIC - NON-ABORIGINAL
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Trinity Lutheran Church
Industrial
2.6 mi
Logan, George W., House
Industrial
2.6 mi
Carrier Houses
Industrial
2.8 mi
Main Street Historic District
Listed
2.9 mi
Rutherford County Courthouse
Industrial
2.9 mi

Nearby Battles

Stoneman's Raid — Rutherfordton NC
1865Civil War
2.7 mi

Questions about this property

When was Gilbert Town Historic District listed on the National Register?

Gilbert Town Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 22, 2006.

What type of historic resource is Gilbert Town Historic District?

Gilbert Town Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Gilbert Town Historic District?

The period of significance for Gilbert Town Historic District is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1776.

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