Description
Located in western Warren County between Long Branch and Phoebes Creek, 13 km (8 mi) northeast of Henderson.
History
Settled during Revolutionary War times and first named Old Shatter, derived from the French chateau. The Shatter Post Office was established here in 1885 and operated until 1904. The name of the community was changed from Old Shatter to Axtell in 1890. (NC-T11/p17)