In a message dated 2/12/2005 9:01:27 PM Eastern Standard Time, NCRUTHER-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: Can anyone explain what the Whiteside Settlement was in Rutherford County NC? Hi, I think the Whitesides settlement was around Rutherfordton or just west of Rutherfordton. I think Whitesides included the city of Rutherfordton.