Rutherford County
By: Skylar Snellinger
Rutherford County
Rutherford County is named after Griffith Rutherford. He lead an expedition against the Cherokee in the American Revolutionary war in 1776. The region Rutherford County is in Piedmont. Rutherford County has 5 members of the Board of Commissioner.
The county manager is Steve Garrison.
The border counties are:
- McDowell County
- Burke County
- Cleveland County
- Polk County
- Henderson County
- Buncombe County
- Cherokee County, SC
- Spartanburg County,SC
Two nature landmarks in Rutherford County
- Rainbow Falls
- Chimey Rock State Park
Two main tourist attractions in Rutherford County
- Hickory Nut Falls
- Lake Lure Flowering Bridge
Rutherfordton
Rutherfordton is the county seat. Rutherfordton has 5 members on the towns legislature of the county seat. Rutherfordton is known for the hiking mountains and the national parks.
The town manager is Doug Barrick
The mayor is Jimmy Dancy
County Manager
Steve Garrison
Town Manager
Doug Barrison
County Seat
Rutherfordton
One of the Nature Landmarks
Rainbow Falls
The Other Nature Landmarks
Chimney Rock State Park
Town Mayor
Jimmy Dancy