Big Ridge
Big Ridge is a ridge in McDowell, North Carolina and has an elevation of 1,657 feet. Big Ridge is situated nearby to the hamlet Lackey Town, as well as near the village Old Fort.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Arrowhead Monument.
Arrowhead Monument
Memorial
The Arrowhead Monument is located in the town square of Old Fort, North Carolina. It is a 30-foot tall arrowhead, hand-carved from granite. This significant landmark was unveiled to an audience of over 6,000 on July 27, 1930, by Martha Nesbitt, symbolizing the peace that was established between pioneers and Native Americans in the previous century. Arrowhead Monument is situated 2 miles west of Big Ridge.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Old Fort and Providence.
Old Fort
Village
Old Fort is a town in McDowell County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 811 in the 2020 U.S. census, down from 908 in 2010. Old Fort is situated 2 miles west of Big Ridge.
Providence
Hamlet
Providence is an unincorporated community in McDowell County, North Carolina, United States. Providence is 4 miles southwest of Marion. Providence is situated 5 miles east of Big Ridge.
Big Ridge
- Type: Ridge with an elevation of 1,657 feet
- Category: landform
- Location: McDowell, North Carolina, South, United States, North America
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In Other Languages
“Big Ridge” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Big Ridge”
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Localities in the Area
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Highlights include Jacks Mountain and Siloam Cemeteries.
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