Arrowhead Monument
| Arrowhead Monument | |
|---|---|
| Location | Old Fort, North Carolina, United States |
| Nearest city | Asheville |
| Coordinates | 35°37′44″N 82°10′53″W / 35.6290°N 82.1815°W |
| Established | February 1, 1931 |
| Visitors | 200,000 (in 2008) |
| Governing body | Old Fort City Council |
The Arrowhead Monument is located in the town square of Old Fort, North Carolina.[1] It is a 30-foot (9.1 m) tall arrowhead, hand-carved from granite. This significant landmark was unveiled to an audience of over 6,000 on July 27, 1930,[2] by Martha Nesbitt,[3] symbolizing the peace that was established between pioneers and Native Americans in the previous century. Local Catawba community leaders also attended the unveiling.[4] The monument was a familiar sight for travelers through Western North Carolina, as a tall, hand-carved arrowhead in front of the depot, signaling a stop in the historic town of Old Fort.
The Arrowhead Monument remains as of 2023. It is decorated for holidays including Christmas and the Fourth of July.[1][5]
References
- ^ a b "Schedule of Independence Day Events in McDowell". The McDowell News. 2023-07-03. pp. A2. Retrieved 2025-11-03 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Martin, Abe (1930-07-10). "Arrowhead Monument to be Unveiled at Old Fort". Asheville Citizen-Times. p. 16. Retrieved 2025-11-03 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Arrowhead Monument to be Unveiled July 27". Old Fort News. 1930-07-10. p. 1. Retrieved 2025-11-03 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Catawba Indians Feature Event at Old Fort Sunday". The Herald. 1930-07-28. p. 1. Retrieved 2025-11-03 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "From Our Archives". The McDowell News. 2022-12-25. pp. B3. Retrieved 2025-11-03 – via Newspapers.com.