Cheap Things To Do in Glen Raven, North Carolina

Inscription. Incorporated in 1880 by James H. and William E. Holt, sons of textile pioneer E. M. Holt. The last water-powered textile mill developed by the Holts. Produced napped cotton cloth, flan... More on HMDB

One of the best presented mill villages in North Carolina, this 105 acre southern ... More on Yahoo! Travel

Inscription. Founded Elon College by the Christian Church in 1889. Coeducational. Burned in 1923; rebuilt 1923 26. , Erected 2002 by North Carolina Office of Archives and History. (Marker Number G 52: ), , Location. 36° 6.158′ ... More on HMDB

Inscription. At this site on 1 June 1861 soldiers of the 6th NC State Troops, commanded by Col. Charles Fisher president of the NC Railroad, drilled before departing for the war front. In July 1861, they became the first troops ever ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Est. by the Christian Church, 1851, as Graham Institute; forerunner of Elon College. Burned in 1892. Stood 1 blk. west. , Erected 1979 by Division of Archives and History. (Marker Num... More on HMDB

The Graham Cinema is full of character and nostalgia. It is located in the heart of downtown Graham, just steps from the old courthouse. ... More on igougo

Inscription. This Norfolk & Western caboose was given to the City of Burlington by Norfolk Southern Railway in 1993. It is symbolic of the railroad roots of the North Carolina Railroad town of Company Shops (1866) which became Burlington ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Built around 1890 between the factory and the mill houses, the small brick building linked mill production and village life. The mill office was on the left side, with the owner's office behind it. The company store was ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Burlington Mills was incorporated Nov. 1, 1923. The first plant of that company, later known as Burlington Industries, largest maker of textiles in the world, began operations on this site July 29, 1924. , Location. ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Poet, author of "Fugitive Lines" and other works; lifelong educator; president of Peace Institute, 1907-12. Home stood here. , Erected 1953 by Archives Conservation and Highways Department. (Marker Number G 58: ), , ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Founder of Burlington Mills, 1924; success of rayon propelled world's largest textile company. "Pioneer Plant" 3/4 mi. S. , Erected 2008 by North Carolina Office of Archives and History. (Marker Number G 126: ), , Location. ... More on HMDB

Burlington's restored 1910 Dentzel Menagerie Carousel is the centerpiece of the 76 acre City Park. Built by the Dentzel Carousel Company, the Carousel has 46 hand-carved animals, three to a row. On... More on Visitnc.com

Inscription. Burlington Historic Property, Circa 1906 1910, , Location. 36° 5.058′ N, 79° 27.189′ W. Marker is in Burlington, North Carolina, in Alamance County. Marker is at t... More on HMDB