Explore This Secret Trail Around Alexander's Ford Historic Site In North Carolina
By Carolyn Harmon|Published March 15, 2024
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Under Brown Mountain Lights the Beast of Blandenboro wanders this magical land where lighthouses shine on kingdoms only accessible by ferries. A Lost Colony of legends and pirates revealed in historical sites and majestic mountains with views that make us weep. The home of handmade sculptures and scrumptious cuisine. North Carolina leaves this long-time writer and artist breathless with endless surprises, including the unlikely warmth a winter walk on the beach can bring.
Discover an exciting piece of history in Rutherfordton on this secret trail in North Carolina. Bradley Nature Preserve at Alexander’s Ford is a part of the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail and an important piece of military history. It follows the route taken by the brave men who fought at the Battle Of Kings Mountain. Let’s go back to 1780 when the militia arrived at the Green River and trusted the shelter of the rich woods to camp along its sheltering banks.
Late in the day of Oct. 5, 1780, about 1800 men headed toward a ford on the Green River.
The frontiersmen camped at the ford that night during which time they learned that British Forces were near causing them to change course in the morning. Due to their intelligence and strategic plans, these brave soldiers caught and destroyed Major Patrick Ferguson and his men.
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The site of the ford is located at the end of the 1.2-mile trail, where you can get in and enjoy the Green River.
The trail also has several benches and picnic tables along the way and ends at Green River
For more information about this secret trail in North Carolina, visit the Alexander’s Ford website of the National Park Service.
And while you’re in Rutherfordton, continue the historic theme with a stay at the Carrier Houses B&B. Discover even more ways to unwind in this peaceful town.
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