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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.

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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
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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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