Old Fort Township
Old Fort Township is a locality in McDowell, North Carolina. Old Fort Township is situated nearby to the hamlet Dendron, as well as near Graphite.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Andrews Geyser and Arrowhead Monument.
Andrews Geyser
Geyser
Andrews Geyser is a man-made fountain in Old Fort, North Carolina in McDowell County. The fountain is named for Colonel Alexander Boyd Andrews, a North Carolina native who was the Vice President of the Southern Railway Company and one of the people responsible for the construction of the railroad between Old Fort and Asheville, North Carolina, in the late 19th century. Andrews Geyser is situated 2½ miles west of Old Fort Township.
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 2½ miles southeast of Old Fort Township.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Old Fort.
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 2½ miles southeast of Old Fort Township.
Old Fort Township
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Township of Old Fort”
- Location: McDowell, North Carolina, South, United States, North America
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Latitude
35.659° or 35° 39′ 33″ northLongitude
-82.2013° or 82° 12′ 5″ westElevation
2,018 feet (615 metres)Open location code
867VMQ5X+JFGeoNames ID
4483275
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Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
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