by Three Rivers Land Trust | Aug 5, 2014 | Uncategorized
This 1800 acre plantation listed on the National Register of Historic Places has been maintained since its origin in the 18th century by the Hairston Family. The site features the well maintained Greek Revival plantation house, over four miles of frontage along the...
by Three Rivers Land Trust | Jul 26, 2014 | Uncategorized
Paddle on Mountain Creek, down to the Pee Dee River and Grassy Islands and back Primary Route: Put in on the NCWRC boat access at 2063 Grassy Island Rd, Ellerbe, NC 28338 and paddle downstream along Mountain Creek, to the Pee Dee River and around some of the Grassy...
by Three Rivers Land Trust | Jun 6, 2014 | Uncategorized
The 128 acre Thompson farm in Millbridge is a story of a family coming together to “do the right thing.” Originally settled by Thomas Gillespie in 1787, the farm became part of the Owen-Harrison plantation in 1811. In 1920 Annie Harrison Sloan sold her 86 acre portion...
by Three Rivers Land Trust | Jun 4, 2014 | Uncategorized
With a name like “Burnt Pines,” you know there has to be an interesting story behind this project! In December of 2013, Terry Sharpe placed 114 acres of his property under conservation easement with The LandTrust for Central NC. Located on the NC Scenic Byway of...
by Three Rivers Land Trust | Jun 4, 2014 | Projects, Uncategorized
Stanly County is known for its farming and beautiful pastoral landscapes, and The LandTrust has been fortunate to work with a number of landowners to conserve some of Stanly County’s most beautiful farms and forests. In December 2013, we were able to help conserve...
by Three Rivers Land Trust | Jun 4, 2014 | Projects, Uncategorized
Margo Fesperman is a true land steward, and her efforts to ensure protection of her 24-acre farm in Stanly County clearly demonstrate her values. After reaching out to LandTrust board member (and founding executive director) Jeff Michael, and then meeting with...
