Monroe in Union County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Ferdinand Foch
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, May 6, 2011
1. Ferdinand Foch Marker
Commander-in-chief of Allied armies, 1918, made a speech at the Union County Courthouse, on December 9, 1921.
Erected 1941 by North Carolina State Historical Commission. (Marker Number L-32.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World I. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1896.
Location. 34° 58.994′ N, 80° 32.978′ W. Marker is in Monroe, North Carolina, in Union County. Marker is at the intersection of North Hayne Street (State Highway 207) and West Jefferson Street (State Highway 200), on the right when traveling east on North Hayne Street. The marker is located on the grounds of the Union County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 North Main Street, Monroe NC 28112, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. T. Walter Bickett (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); David F. Houston (about 400 feet away); Wm. Henry Belk (approx. 0.2 miles away); Rudge-Welsh House (approx. 0.3 miles away); John J. Parker (approx. 0.4 miles away); Lt. Samuel I. Parker (approx.
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Also see . . .
1. Marshal Ferdinand Foch in Monroe, 1921. North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources website entry (Submitted on February 3, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Trenches on the Web - Bio: Marshal Ferdinand Foch. Ferdinand was the commander in chief of the Allied armies in France. In the final stages of World War I he helped to bring about the Allied victory. (Submitted on May 18, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, May 6, 2011
2. Wide view of the Ferdinand Foch Marker
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, May 6, 2011
3. Union County Courthouse
The site of Marshal Foch's speech on December 9, 1921.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 704 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 18, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.
