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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.

 

Door With Curtains

Waxhaw, NC  2026

You don't see curtains very much these days in front door windows.  This is the front door to the Walkup-Gamble house pictured in an earlier post, built in 1897.  You can see the historical register plaque just to the right of the door.

 

McQuirt - Anderson c 1910

Waxhaw, NC  2026

 

Zedaker-Haigler-Nisbet c 1890

Waxhaw, NC  2026

 

Steele-Gribble-Haynes c 1920

Waxhaw, NC. 2026

 

John Davis House c 1900

Waxhaw, NC  2026

Adams - Davis House c. 1920

 

Waxhaw, NC  2026

Walkup - Gamble House 1897

Waxhaw, NC  2026    

 

Harris Store - ca 1920

Waxhaw, NC  2026

William Pinkney Harris, an early Waxhaw businessman operated a feed and seed store out of this building during first part of the 20th Century.  Later the building housed a crafts store.  

 

Waxhaw Historic District

Waxhaw, NC  2026

 The downtown area of Waxhaw is an historic district with a number of buildings listed on the National Registry of Historic Places.  I have pictured many of this buildings and houses on previous posts.  This week I'll feature a few more historic houses.

Elm Tree

Waxhaw, NC  2026

 

American Beech Leaves

Waxhaw, NC  2026

 

Towering Tree

Waxhaw, NC. 2026

 

Crepe Myrtle

Waxhaw, NC  2026

 

229 Main St

Fort Mill, SC. 2026

 

Little Creek

Waxhaw, NC  2026

 

Rubus or Bramble?

Waxhaw, NC. 2026

AI identifies this a Rubus, commonly referred to as bramble. I'm not really sure.

 

Private Property

Waxhaw, NC  2026

 

Freedom Park Stone Bridge

Charlotte, NC  2025

This is a picture from last year,  which I re-edited a bit.  The black and white version can be seen here. 

 

Culvert

Waxhaw, NC  2026

 

Tall Trees

Waxhaw, NC  2026

 

First Day of Spring

Waxhaw, NC  2026

The trees started to bud and turn green about a week ago.  This picture was taken on the first day of spring.

 

Canada Geese

Waxhaw, NC  2026

 

Trail Head

Waxhaw, NC  2026

 

Vines

Waxhaw, NC  2026

 

CSX Engine 507

Waxhaw, NC  2026

 

Symbol of Freedom

Waxhaw, NC  2026

 

Valor

Waxhaw, NC 2026

 

Old Fruit Stand

Monroe, NC  2026

 

Outhouse

Monroe, NC  2026

I don't think I've ever seen an outhouse with running water.

 

Old Cabin

Monroe, NC  2026

 

Old Road

Waxhaw, NC  2026

 

Charlotte Roots

Here are the arches depicting the roots of the Charlotte area as they would appear if you drove through this intersection.   There is always a lot of traffic here, and I doubt anyone ever stops to really look at these arches.

Finance

Transportation

Human Spirit

Technology

Charlotte, NC  2026

 

Human Spirit

Charlotte, NC. 2026

 

Technology

Charlotte, NC  2026

Transportation

Charlotte, NC. 2026