McDowell County is unique culturally and topographically. Formed by legislative action in 1842 from Burke and Rutherford Counties; McDowells northern and western borders trace the towering heights and rugged terrain of the Blue Ridge; while its eastern and southern borders incorporate broad river bottoms and lower hills of the Piedmont. Showcasing more than 220 images; this volume is a mosaic of McDowell Countys first century and covers the towns of Marion and Old Fort; as well as smaller communities like Brackettown; Crooked Creek; Dyartsville; Glenwood; Greenlee; Little Switzerland; Montfords Cove; Nebo; and North Cove. Views of waterfalls on the Catawba River and Toms Creek; along with those of the eerie limestone formations of Linville Caverns; attest to natures bounty. Aging photographs; many of which are published for the first time; draw attention to families; churches; schools; memorable personalities; and historic sites. This collection also brings to life the countys defining events: the arduous construction of two railways through the mountains; the destruction of Marion by fire in 1894; the disastrous flood of 1916; the textile strike of 1929; and the patriotic response by the citizenry to national crises. Photographs of selected homes; commercial sites; churches; and schools testify to the diverse architectural style and levels of economic and social well-being found in the county.
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