Forest, since 1877

Forest City, formerly known as "Burnt Chimney", is a town in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States. We’re gathering its old postcards, photos and papers from public archives right now.

Photo: Brian Stansberry

149 years of Forest

Every find lands on the timeline as it comes in. Gaps show where the archives go quiet, and where neighbors can help.

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