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Journey back in time with 13 historical maps of Rougemont, dating from 1951 to present day. Explore and discover the history of Rougemont through detailed topographic maps, featuring cities, landmarks, and geographical changes.
Rougemont [2] is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Durham and Person counties, North Carolina, United States. The population of the CDP was 978 at the 2010 census. [3] An act to incorporate Rougemont as a town was introduced to the North Carolina General Assembly in 2011. [4]
25 lis 2013 · Discover Castle Mont Rouge in Rougemont, North Carolina: A sculptor's dream castle turned fantastical ruin.
Castle Mont Rouge is a castle located on Red Mountain in Rougemont, North Carolina, north of Durham. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] The castle was designed by American sculptor Robert Mihaly, known for his work at Duke University and the National Cathedral, as a private residence and country studio. [9]
Rougemont is located in northern Durham County along U.S. Route 501. The center of town is 17 miles (27 km) north of the center of Durham and 13 miles (21 km) south of Roxboro. The CDP extends north into Person County as far as the Flat River, east to Moores Mill Road, south to Quail Roost Farm Road, and west to Harris Road and Chambers Road.
Thus, on 13 July, 1585, white men, for the first time in recorded history, set foot on the soil of Beaufort County. On 14 July the expedition “came to Secotan, and were well entertained there by the Savages.”
Castle Mont Rouge was created by artist Robert Mihaly, known for sculpting the angel at the grave of Elizabeth Edwards and his Duke University gargoyles. The castle was built in 2005 and has been uninhabited since 2008.
