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This is an image of a place or building that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places in the United States of America. Its reference number is 70000444.

Description

Continental Army General William Lenoir settled in the Yadkin River Valley of North Carolina after the American Revolutionary War. In 1792 he built a plantation house he called Fort Defiance.

  • The nearby town of Lenoir was named in his honor.
  • Today, the mansion has been fully restored and serves as a historical site and tourist attraction.
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Date 30 April 2008, 15:11 −04:00
Source KenThomas.us
(personal website of photographer)
Author Ken Thomas
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(Reusing this file)		 This image is released to the public domain, and therefore no permission or credit is required.
Comments and/or feedback however, are always welcome. See my user page for contact info.
Camera location36° 01′ 00.11″ N, 81° 29′ 42.13″ W  Heading=0° Kartographer map based on OpenStreetMap.View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMapinfo

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Fort Defiance

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36°1'0.109"N, 81°29'42.130"W

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