Ayr

Ayr (HMQKI)

Location: Lake Lure, NC 28746 Rutherford County
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Country: United States of America
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N 35° 27.003', W 82° 8.659'

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In 1879 Frank Reynolds and his family from Ayr, Scotland settled on waters of Cove Creek branch of Buffalo Creek. Here a small town grew up around a tannery operated by Reynolds and his sons, notably Thomas. On June 1, 1880 a post office named Ayr was opened, served first by postmaster Thomas Edgerton, second by Jane Reynolds, wife of the founder. After the industry and town declined the post office was discontinued. The old tan yard was located below this sign.
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Placed ByRutherford County 225th Anniversary Committee
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Date Added Saturday, September 20th, 2014 at 10:50pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 396151 N 3923555
Decimal Degrees35.45005000, -82.14431667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 35° 27.003', W 82° 8.659'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds35° 27' 0.18" N, 82° 8' 39.54" W
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Area Code(s)828
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 1327-1443 State Rd 1008, Lake Lure NC 28746, US
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