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Waxhaw, NC  2026

I've always wondered how accurate our GPS systems are.  In this case the sign's latitude is very close to what was recorded to my phone, then to my camera:

Trail Sign: 34˚ 56' 26.2" N

My GPS:  34˚ 56' 25.09" N

That's a difference of about 11 feet between the two values.  I'd say that's pretty accurate.  Here area the same values for longitude:

Trail Sign: 80˚ 46' 43.6" W

My GPS:  80˚ 46' 44.15" W 

That represents a difference of about. 44 feet, at this position of latitude.  Still pretty accurate.

 

Twelve Mile Creek

Waxhaw, NC  2026

 

Mystery Find

Waxhaw, NC  2026

Walking along this trail I noticed off to the side this object.  It looks like a base to some sort of pedastal or a support for a column.  I didn't notice any markings on the object so I doubt it's some sort of mile-marker, or boundary marker.  I didn't see any other objects nearby or remnants of other buildings.  I'm not sure what it is.

 

Another Trail Walk

Waxhaw, NC  2026

Many of the big housing developments in Waxhaw have access to a network of trails.  This was taken along a trail I had not walked before.  Although it looks like a wilderness, large houses can still be seen along the trail giving me some comfort knowing that I'm not far from civilization at all.

 

Pottery Pavilion

Waxhaw, NC  2026

These sheds belonged to the supervisor's house, located across the street from the Rodman-Heath Mill.  The house and surrounding sheds now are used by a number of businesses including a frame shop, an art gallery, a tea room, and a ceramic studio.

 

Smokestack

Waxhaw, NC 2026

The smokestack  was once a part of the Rodman-Heath Mill from about 1900 until 1947 and from its opening was the largest employer in Waxhaw.   In 2018, the mill was renovated into a multi-use development containing luxury apartments and a fine restaurant.

 

Future Historic House

Waxhaw, NC  2026

Waxhaw is a growing community, some say growing a little too quickly.  This is new development located pretty close to if not actually a part of the Waxhaw Historic District.  Perhaps in a 100 years or so, it might be considered historic.