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Rutherfordton,
North Carolina
 Rutherfordton
NC, the county seat
of
Rutherford County, was established in 1787, and is one of
the oldest towns in Western North Carolina. Both the county and the
town were named after General Griffith Rutherford, a popular Western
North Carolina politician and general during the Revolutionary War.
During that war the corps of Patriots known as the Over Mountain M en
marched through present-day Rutherfordton on their way to the Battle
of Kings Mountain. The Patriots defeated British troops under the command
of Maj. Patrick Ferguson on October 7, 1780.
Rutherfordton has managed to retain many of its
historic buildings, and the
downtown district is listed on the National Register of Historic
Places. Rutherfordton is home to the only remaining cluster of
antebellum houses and public structures in the southern foothills of
North Carolina. These include 1849 St. John's Church and 1932 "Holly
Hill" on North Main Street, the 1830's Bechtler family residence
on Sixth Street, the
Gothic-Revival Rucker-Eaves home (circa 1858-1870) on North
Washington Street and the Byrnum House on Sixth and North Washington
Streets. 
The village center is home to the Rutherford County Courthouse and
an eclectic selection of stores and restaurants. Rutherforton is
also home to an innovative hands-on children's museum, the
KidSenses Children's InterACTIVE Museum
and the
Rutherford Hospital
Museum.
Resources
City
Website: Rutherfordton:
Town Hall, 129 North Main Street, Rutherfordton NC 28139;
828-287-3520
Location:
Foothills, 1 hour southeast of Asheville
County:
Rutherford County:
County Offices, 229 North Main Street, Rutherfordton NC 28139;
828-287-6045
Elevation & Population:
1075 feet, 4100+
County
Visitor/Welcome Center:
Rutherford County Tourism
1990 US Highway 221 South, Forest City NC 28043; 800-849-5998
What's Happening in Rutherford County:
Rutherford Events, Rutherford County Recreation, Culture and
Heritage Commission, 141 West Third Street, Rutherfordton NC 28139;
828-287-6074
County Chamber of Commerce:
Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce 162 North Main Street,
Rutherfordton NC 28139; 828-287-3090
Newspaper:
The Daily Courier 601 Oak Street, Forest City NC 28043;
828-245-6431
Movie Theatres:
Retro Cinema 4 2270 US 221
South, Forest City NC 28043; 828-248-1670
High School:
Chase High School, 1603 Chase High Road, Forest City NC 28043;
828-245-7668
Colleges and Universities: (Nearest)
Isothermal Community College, 286 ICC Loop Road, Spindale NC
28160; 828-286-3636
Hospitals:
Rutherford Hospital, 288 South Ridgecrest Avenue, Rutherforton
NC 28139; 828-286-5000
Area Major Festivals: Mayfest Festival
(May),
Hilltop Fall Festival (October)
Area Natural Attractions:
Chimney Rock Park,
Lake Lure
Area
Cultural Attractions:
Bennett Classics Antique Auto Museum, KidSenses Children's InterACTIVE Museum,
Rutherford County Farm Museum,
Rutherford Hospital
Museum
Wineries:
Green River Vineyard
Private Mountain Communities:
Carolina Hills at Meadowbrook,
Queens Gap
Real Estate
4 Seasons Homes and Land, Inc: 244 Charlotte Road, Rutherfordton
NC 28139; 828-287-8844
Carolina Properties: 282 West Mountain Street, Rutherfordton NC
28139; 828-288-0620
Century 21 First Realty, Inc.: 436 Charlotte Street,
Rutherforton NC 28139; 800-334-0021
Charles Burgess -Washburn Real Estate: 223 Charlotte Road,
Rutherfordton NC 28139; 828-429-9382
Country Lanes Real Estate: 2821 Highway 64-74A, Rutherfordton NC
28139; 828-286-2313
Kathy Towery, Realtor, e-Pro: 244 Charlotte Road, Rutherfordton
NC 28139; 828-447-7226
Odean Keever & Associates: 140 US Highway 64; Rutherforton NC
28139; 828-286-1311
Washburn Real Estate: 223 Charlotte Street, Rutherfordton NC
28139; 828-287-7325
Dining
Fine Dining
Anna Rose Restaurant:
(Contemporary) 213 North Main Street, Rutherfordton NC 28139;
828-288-2600
The Water Oak Restaurant: (Southern Mediterranean) 205
Fashion Circle, Rutherfordton NC 28139; 828-287-2932
Casual & Family Dining
Angie's:
(American) 213 North Main Street, Rutherfordton NC 28139;
828-288-2600
Country & Coastal Restaurant:
(Country) 2749 Highway 64/74A, Rutherfordton NC 28139; 828-287-3005
Courtside Steaks: (American) 161
Park Lane Drive, Rutherfordton NC 28139; 828-286-3855
Gregory's on Main Street: (American) 211 North Main Street,
Rutherfordton NC 28139; 828-287-2171
Legal Grounds Restaurant, Bar & Coffee House: (American) 109
West 2nd Street, Rutherfordton NC 28139; 828-286-9955
Scroggin's Seafood
&Steak House: (American) 300 Chimney Rock Road,
Rutherfordton NC 28139; 828-287-3167
Overseas & Exotic
Corner BBQ:
(BBQ) 694 North Washington Street, Rutherfordton NC 28139;
828-287-3863
Mi Pueblito Mexican
Restaurant: (Mexican) 139 South Washington Street,
Rutherfordton NC 28139; 828-286-2860
The Barbeque Place: (BBQ) 548
South Main Street, Rutherfordton NC 28139; 828-287-2020
Cafes & Grills
57 Alpha Airport Cafe:
(Cafe) 618 Airport Road, Rutherfordton NC 28139; 828-286-1677
Big Al's Food Stand: (Grill)
2190 Poors Rord Road, Rutherfordton NC 28139; 828-247-0644
Bluebird Cafe: (Cafe) 392
Charlotte Road East, Rutherfordton NC 28139; 828-318-7711
Doc's Homemade Ice Cream: (Cafe-Sandwiches) 177 North Main
Street, Rutherfordton NC 28139; 828-288-1772
Robbie's Lunch Box:
(Cafe) 991 Highway 64/74A, Rutherfordton NC 28139; 828-288-4666
Pizza
Domino's Pizza: (Pizza) 114 South Washington Street,
Rutherfordton NC 28139; 828-287-3030
Coffeehouses
Legal Grounds Restaurant, Bar & Coffee House: (Coffeehouse) 109
West 2nd Street, Rutherfordton NC 28139; 828-286-9955
Main Street Coffee & Ice Cream:
(Coffeeshop) 185 Main Street, Rutherfordton NC 28139; 828-288-4950
Accommodations
Hotels, Inns & Lodges
The Firehouse Inn: (Village Inn) 125 West First Street,
Rutherfordton NC 28139; 828-286-9030
Bed & Breakfasts
Carrier Houses Bed & Breakfast: (B&B) 255 North Main Street,
Rutherfordton NC 28139; 800-835-7071
Motels
Dogwood Motel:
(Motel) 137 West Mountain Street, Rutherfordton NC 28139;
828-286-9121
Campgrounds
Four Paws Kingdom Campground: (Dog-friendly campground) 335 Lazy
Creek Drive, Rutherfordton NC 28139; 828-287-7324
River Creek Campground: (Campground) 217 River Creek Drive,
Rutherfordton NC 28139; 866-287-3915
Thermal City Gold Mine & Campground: (Campground) 5240 Highway
221 North, Union Mills NC 28167; 828-286-3016
Rental Agencies
Carolina Properties: (Rentals) 282 West Mountain Street,
Rutherfordton NC 28139; 828-288-0620
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