Salisbury in Rowan County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Washington’s Tour of the Southern States
Patriotic Commemoration
of the visit
of
George Washington
on his
tour of the
Southern States
1791
Erected 1925 by North Carolina Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1791.
Location. 35° 40.11′ N, 80° 28.13′ W. Marker is in Salisbury, North Carolina, in Rowan County. Marker is at the intersection of N Main Street (U.S. 29) and W Council Street, on the left when traveling north on N Main Street. Marker is on the front of the Rowan County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Salisbury NC 28144, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rowan County Courthouse (here, next to this marker); St. Luke’s Episcopal Church (here, next to this marker); Washington's Southern Tour (a few steps from this marker); Elizabeth Maxwell Steele (a few steps from this marker); Wiley Immanuel Lash (a few steps from this marker); Rowan County World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Boone Trail 1769 (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old English Cemetery (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salisbury.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 14, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 673 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 14, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.