Old Fort is situated near the headwaters of the mighty Catawba River; and in many ways it has also stood at the headwaters of American historymdash;it takes its name from a fort that was the westernmost outpost of white settlement in America at the time of the American Revolution. After the Civil War; Old Fort was the base of operations for the extension of the railroad up the steep mountain grade to Ridgecrest; an accomplishment that is still considered a marvel of engineering and perseverance. A tract of wilderness in the Curtis Creek area was the first parcel of the Pisgah National Forest. The dedication of Old Fortrsquo;s arrowhead monument in 1930 marked the first time that representatives of the Cherokee and Catawba tribes shared a peace pipe. More recently; one of the earliest acts of courage in the civil rights movement took place on the steps of Old Fort School. Old Fort showcases the rich heritage of this McDowell County town.
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