In 1975, NC 213 was placed on new alignment between Marshall and Petersburg, leaving behind Silver Mill Road. Later that year, NC 213 was rerouted in Mars Hill, switching from Main Street to Carl Eller Road, then going southeast to US 19/US 23 and Calvin Edney Road (SR 1549).
In 1975, NC 213 was realigned between Marshall and Petersburg, bypassing Silver Mill Road. Later that year, NC 213 was rerouted in Mars Hill, switching from Main Street to Carl Eller Road, then heading southeast to US 19/US 23 and Calvin Edney Road (SR 1549).