On October 28, 2022, George and I visited Alexander County, North Carolina. Alexander County was established in 1847, with land from several surrounding counties. It was named after William Julius Alexander, who was active in colonial North Carolina.
Taylorsville, the county seat, was also formed in 1847. One of Taylorsville's notable residents is Jerry Rushing, a local bootlegger and inspiration for the TV show "The Dukes of Hazzard." (Is this true? I'm not sure!) We stopped in Taylorsville to see the courthouse, and to find a geocache.
We also stopped in Hiddenite to see the Historic James Paul Lucas Mansion, where we took a brief tour. The house was interesting, and we enjoyed learning more about "Diamond Jim." I didn't take any photos, unfortunately, but here's a YouTube video of the house.
Every year, Hiddenite holds the Hiddenite Celebration of the Arts. Also, Hiddenite has several gem mines in the area.
Our last stop in the county was at Rocky Face Mountain Recreational Area. George and I got the recommendation from the staff at the Lucas Mansion, and we really enjoyed visiting! It's a very pretty area, with hiking trails going to the top, as well as other activities.
The rest of my Alexander County photos are here.
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