The Formation of McDowell County
This map shows North Carolina as it existed in 1841 before the creation of McDowell County. Note the size and position of McDowell's parent counties, Burke (Bur) and Rutherford (Ru).
This map shows McDowell (McD) County in 1842 after its creation from Burke (Bur) and Rutherford (Ru) counties.
This map shows McDowell (McD) County in 1844 after it gained more territory from Rutherford (Ru) County. This is the shape of McDowell County today.
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Special thanks to Art Lassagne for his help!