Bruce K.
9/17/2024
This marker is located along Lexington's Main Street and is in front of the Holt House. Often, the markers point to things that are blocks or miles away so it is great to see one that is right...
William Rainey Holt Historical Marker
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408 S Main St
Lexington, NC 27292
William Rainey Holt Historical Marker in Lexington, NC commemorates Dr. William Rainey Holt, a prominent figure in North Carolina’s history. Graduating from the University of North Carolina in 1817, Dr. Holt was not only a physician but also a strong advocate of scientific agriculture. He established his residence, known as “The Homestead,” in 1834, which remains as the oldest standing home in Lexington.
Dr. Holt’s plantation, “Linwood,” located southwest of town, served as a model scientific farm where he implemented advanced agricultural techniques. With 1,600 acres under cultivation, sizable livestock herds, and nearly a hundred slaves by 1860, Dr. Holt was at the forefront of promoting improved farming practices such as fertilization and the use of modern implements. Visitors, including notable historians and agriculturists, were drawn to “Linwood” to witness his pioneering methods.
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