BECHTLER'S MINT
Established near here by Christopher Bechtler in 1831. Later moved to Rutherfordton. Minted over $2 1/4 million in gold. Closed about 1849.
O-17Rutherford County
Where it stands. US 221 at Hollands Creek in Rutherfordton
Hound dogs on my trail/School children sitting in jail/Black cat cross my path/I think every day's gonna be my last/Don't tell me, I'll tell you/Me and my people just about due/I've been there so I know/They keep on saying "Go slow!"