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Joshua Forman

 
 
Joshua Forman Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, December 21, 2008
1. Joshua Forman Marker
Inscription. Founder of Syracuse, N.Y., early advocate of Erie Canal. Moved to N. Carolina, 1829. Land and mining speculator. Grave is 50 yds. east.
 
Erected 1951 by Archives, Conservation and Highway Departments. (Marker Number O-37.)
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial SitesIndustry & CommerceWaterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Erie Canal, and the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1829.
 
Location. 35° 22.479′ N, 81° 57.357′ W. Marker is in Rutherfordton, North Carolina, in Rutherford County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 221 and Green Street, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 221. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rutherfordton NC 28139, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bechtler's Mint (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. John's Episcopal Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); James Adair (approx. ¼ mile away); Carrier-McBrayer House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Carrier-Ward House (approx. 0.4 miles away); First Baptist Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Stoneman's Raid
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(approx. 0.4 miles away); Rutherfordton Confederate Monument (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rutherfordton.
 
Also see . . .  Speculation of Lands. (Submitted on December 21, 2008, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina.)
 
Grave of Joshua Forman image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, December 21, 2008
2. Grave of Joshua Forman
Grave of Joshua Forman image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, December 21, 2008
3. Grave of Joshua Forman
Close up
Cemetery where Forman Grave is located image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, December 21, 2008
4. Cemetery where Forman Grave is located
Cemetery where Forman Grave is located image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, December 21, 2008
5. Cemetery where Forman Grave is located
Forman Grave can be seen in the distance.
Cemetery where Forman Grave is located image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, December 21, 2008
6. Cemetery where Forman Grave is located
View from Marker into Cemetery image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, June 14, 2009
7. View from Marker into Cemetery
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2019. It was originally submitted on December 21, 2008, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,134 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on December 21, 2008, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina.   7. submitted on June 14, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.

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