Valdese in Burke County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Waldensian Colony
Erected by The Town of Valdese and Burke County.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.
Location. 35° 44.593′ N, 81° 33.746′ W. Marker is in Valdese, North Carolina, in Burke County. Marker is on Main St E (State Highway 70). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Valdese NC 28690, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Waldenses (a few steps from this marker); Valdese Centennial Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Waldensian Heritage Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Valdese Foundation Heritage Millennium Clock Tower (approx. ¼ mile away); Rutherford College (approx. 2.1 miles away); a different marker also named Rutherford College (approx. 2.2 miles away); Camp Vance (approx. 4.7 miles away); “Sacred Dance & the Muses” – 2004 (approx. 6.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Valdese.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,069 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 28, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.