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Rutherfordton, North Carolina

Rutherfordton, North Carolina
Town
Motto: "A Minted Original"
Location of Rutherfordton, North Carolina
Location of Rutherfordton, North Carolina
Coordinates: 35°21′59″N 81°57′32″W / 35.36639°N 81.95889°W / 35.36639; -81.95889Coordinates: 35°21′59″N 81°57′32″W / 35.36639°N 81.95889°W / 35.36639; -81.95889
Country United States
State North Carolina
County Rutherford
Established 1787
Area
 • Total 4.2 sq mi (10.8 km2)
 • Land 4.2 sq mi (10.8 km2)
 • Water 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation 965 ft (294 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 4,213
 • Density 990.1/sq mi (382.3/km2)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 28139
Area code(s) 828
FIPS code 37-58460
GNIS feature ID 1022450
Website www.rutherfordton.net

Rutherfordton is a town in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 4,213 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Rutherford County.

The town has many historical places that have been registered on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Bechtler Mint Site, Carrier Houses, Fox Haven Plantation, Gilbert Town Historic District, George W. Logan House, Main Street Historic District, Rutherford County Courthouse, Rutherfordton-Spindale Central High School, St. Luke's Chapel, and Trinity Lutheran Church are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Rutherfordton is located at 35°21′59″N 81°57′32″W / 35.36639°N 81.95889°W / 35.36639; -81.95889 (35.366306, -81.959024).


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