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Field trip opportunities in Alexander County

Hiddenite Center
See gemstones and minerals, a restored historic home, a gallery of art work and folk art, and a doll museum at Hiddenite Center.
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Learn more about Alexander County

Alexander County Court House
Alexander County Court House
This is the Alexander County Court House in Taylorsville, North Carolina. Taylorsville is the county seat of Alexander County. The town was formed in 1847, the same year the county itself was formed.
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A Confederate monument in Taylorsville, NC
A Confederate monument in Taylorsville, NC
This is a Confederate monument in front of the Alexander County Court House in Taylorsville, North Carolina.
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Lake Hickory in Alexander County, North Carolina
Lake Hickory in Alexander County, North Carolina
This is Lake Hickory in Alexander County, North Carolina. It, the park surrounding it, and the nearby Catawba River are popular attractions for those who live in the area.
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Lake Hickory in Alexander County, North Carolina
Lake Hickory in Alexander County, North Carolina
This is Lake Hickory in Alexander County, North Carolina. It, the park surrounding it, and the nearby Catawba River are popular attractions for those who live in the area.
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Old Alexander County Jail
Old Alexander County Jail
This is the old Alexander County Jail in Taylorsville, North Carolina. It was erected in 1913. Taylorsville is the county seat of Alexander, County. The town was formed in 1847 along with the rest of Alexander County.
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