Houstonville, North Carolina facts for kids
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Houstonville, North Carolina
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 Houstonville, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
Houstonville, North Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Iredell |
| Elevation | 912 ft (278 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 704 & 980 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1006247 |
Houstonville is a small, unincorporated community in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States. An unincorporated community is a place that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government. It's located along U.S. Route 21, a few miles north of Harmony. Houstonville was started in 1789 by Christopher Houston. It's the second oldest community in Iredell County, right after the county seat, Statesville.
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History of Houstonville
Captain Christopher Houston (1744-1837) was a hero from the American Revolutionary War. He played a big part in creating Iredell County in 1788 and its main town, Statesville, in 1789. Captain Houston saw that a community was needed in the northern part of the county, so he founded Houstonville in 1789. He later moved to Tennessee in 1815.
Early Settlers and Life
Many early families helped build Houstonville. Some of the first people to settle here included:
- Captain Thomas Cadet Young (1732-1829), another veteran of the American Revolutionary War, who arrived around 1778.
- Captain Placebo Houston (1779-1859), Christopher Houston's son, who was born and lived his whole life in Houstonville. He married Thomas Cadet Young's daughter.
- Solomon Hayes (1750-1830).
- Colonel Francis Young (1779-1854), who fought in the War of 1812. He is buried in the Young Family Cemetery near Houstonville.
Many of the first settlers, like Christopher Houston and Thomas Young, had large farms. These farms often relied on the labor of enslaved people.
Post Office and Communication
The first post office in Houstonville opened on October 1, 1804. Christopher Houston was the first postmaster. This was the second post office in Iredell County, after the one in Statesville. It operated until 1869. A new post office was opened on March 5, 1883, with Mary C. Dalton as postmaster. This second post office served the community until November 30, 1955.
Historic Places in Houstonville
Several important historical sites are located in or near Houstonville. These places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which means they are recognized for their historical importance.
- Ebenezer Academy: This is a log school house that was built in 1821 and is still standing today.
- Bethesda Presbyterian Church, Session House and Cemetery: This church was established in 1853.
- Daltonia: This historic home was built in 1858 by John H. Dalton and is located near Houstonville.
- Welch-Nicholson House and Mill Site: This site, located near Houstonville, includes a house built in 1795.
Other Notable Sites
Other important places in or near Houstonville include:
- New Hope Baptist Church and Cemetery.
- Young Family Cemetery, which has graves from the American Revolutionary War dating back to 1797.
- Hayes Family Cemetery, located near Houstonville school.
- Zion Hill African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church and Cemetery.
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Ebenezer Academy is located in Houstonville and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
