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Old Fort, North Carolina: Arrowhead Monument

Chiseled out of pink granite, 15 feet high on a 15-foot pedestal. Said to be the largest in the world when it was unveiled in 1930.

Address:
Main St., Old Fort, NC
Directions:
I-40 exit 73. Drive north into town. When you cross the railroad tracks the arrowhead will be on the left.
Phone:
828-668-4282
Admission:
Free.
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Arrowhead Monument

Railroad museum is quaint and free. Arrowhead monument is interesting and photo-worthy.

[Kylie, 10/14/2011]

Arrowhead.

Arrowhead Monument

30 foot tall granite arrowhead, dedicated in 1930 to honor peace between the pioneers and the Native Americans, apparently. Pretty neat.

[The Irish Cowgirl, 07/15/2008]
Giant Arrowhead

The Giant Arrowhead is next to the Railroad station in Old Fort.

[Les Parker, 08/10/2003]

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