TRADING PATH
Colonial trading route, dating from the seventeenth century, from Petersburg, Virginia, to the Waxhaw Indians in Carolina, passed nearby.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...
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TRADING PATH
Colonial trading route, dating from the seventeenth century, from Petersburg, Virginia, to the Waxhaw Indians in Carolina, passed nearby.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...
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TRADING PATH
Colonial trading route started in 17th century; extended from southern Va. to land of Catawba & Waxhaw Indians in N.C. Passed near this spot.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...
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FERDINAND FOCH
Commander-in-chief of Allied armies, 1918, made a speech at the Union County Courthouse, on December 9, 1921.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...
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JEFFERSON DAVIS
President Davis, moving southward after Lee's surrender, spent seven days, April 19-26, 1865, in a house which stood in this vicinity.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...
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TRADING PATH
Colonial trading route dating from 17th century, from Petersburg, Virginia, to the Catawba and Waxhaw Indians in Carolina, passed nearby.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical...
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CONFEDERATE CABINET
With President Davis held last full meetings April 22-26, 1865 in a house which was located here.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...
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STONEMAN'S RAID
Stoneman's U.S. cavalry occupied the town of Salisbury, Apr. 12, 1865, and destroyed the Confederate warehouses, supplies, and prison.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program,...
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STONEMAN'S RAID
On their raid through western N. C., Gen. George Stoneman's U.S. cavalry fought a skirmish with Confederate troops near here, April 12, 1865.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...
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LEE S. OVERMAN
United States Senator, 1903-30, a leading supporter of Wilson's war policies, Speaker of House of Representatives. His home is here.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and...
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KNOX HOME
Home of the Knox family since colonial days. James Knox, grandfather of President James Knox Polk, lived there. House stood 4 miles west.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...
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CAMP GREENE
World War I training camp operated here on 6,000 acres, 1917-1919. Named for Revolutionary War Gen. Nat'l Greene.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...
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TRADING FORD
On famous trading path used by Indians and early settlers. There Greene, retreating from Cornwallis, crossed on Feb. 2, 1781. East 1 mi.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program,...
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WILLIAM LEE DAVIDSON
Whig general, was killed at Cowan's Ford, Feb. 1, 1781. Davidson College and Davidson County are named for him.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...
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BATTLE OF COWAN'S FORD
Cornwallis, pursuing Greene, crossed the Catawba, 7 mi. w., after sharp fight, Feb. 1, 1781.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission....
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