Rutherfordton, North Carolina | |
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Town | |
Motto: "A Minted Original" | |
Location of Rutherfordton, North Carolina |
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Coordinates: 35°21′59″N 81°57′32″W / 35.36639°N 81.95889°WCoordinates: 35°21′59″N 81°57′32″W / 35.36639°N 81.95889°W | |
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 (35.366306, -81.959024).