Fort Dobbs

The website provides a brief history of this North Carolina landmark. When visiting the fort, students will see archaeological sites, and displays of artifacts, and will enjoy the nature trails, and recreation facilities.

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The Fort Dobbs website, provided by North Carolina Historic Sites provides a brief history of this North Carolina landmark.

“The colonial assembly of North Carolina prepared for war, voting funds for troops and ordering the building of a fort on the western frontier. Thus in 1756 Fort Dobbs was constructed by a company of provincial rangers commanded by Hugh Waddell. The new fort was located in the Piedmont region near the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains (now Iredell County) and was named in honor of the royal governor of the colony, Arthur Dobbs.”

Archaeologists and historians conjecture that the fort was dismantled after pioneers pushed further westward. Excavations show the moat, cellar, well, and magazine area of the fort. Exhibits relate civilian and military life of the era. A playground and nature trail make the site ideal for family or school outings.

For information on visiting the park, call (704) 873-5866 or send email to fortdobbs@ncmail.net.

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