Genealogical Society
The Heritage of Rutherford County, NC - Vol. II
The Genealogical Society of Old Tryon County
Keepers of Time
The Genealogical Society of Old Tryon County is a non-profit organization created and maintained for the purpose of gathering, compiling, publishing and permanently preserving the historical and genealogical records of the area encompassing and surrounding the original Tryon County. It is our responsibility to protect and add to the records of history. In so doing, we are the Keepers of Time.
Mailing Address:
PO Box 938
Forest City, NC 28043
828 247-8700
Physical Address:
319 Doggett Road
Forest City, NC 28043
Hours of operation:
9:00 - 2:00 Tuesday - Friday
Closed Saturday except by appointment.
Closed Sunday and most holidays.
Visitors should call to confirm when the library is closed for holidays.
The History of Rutherford County
The History of Education in Rutherford County
Our brochures were funded in part by a grant from Rutherford County Tourism Development Authority.