Kannapolis in Cabarrus County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
James W. Cannon
1852-1921
Textile pioneer; founder of Cannon Mills, 1887, and Kannapolis, 1906; leading manufacturer of towels. Grave 2 mi. S.
Erected 1955 by North Carolina Division of Archives and History. (Marker Number L-55.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.
Location. 35° 27.068′ N, 80° 36.573′ W. Marker is in Kannapolis, North Carolina, in Cabarrus County. Marker is at the intersection of South Cannon Boulevard (U.S. 29) and Cloverleaf Plaza, on the right when traveling north on South Cannon Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 821 Cloverleaf Plaza, Kannapolis NC 28083, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Charles A. Cannon (approx. 1.1 miles away); Jefferson Davis Camp (approx. 1.6 miles away); Red Hill (approx. 2˝ miles away); W. R. Odell (approx. 2.6 miles away); The Odell House (approx. 2.6 miles away); Horton Building Commerce and Merchants Building (approx. 3.2 miles away); Corl Building (approx. 3.2 miles away); Hotel Concord (approx. 3.2 miles away).
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Also see . . .
1. James W. Cannon (1852-1921). North Carolina History Project website entry:
...James W. Cannon revolutionized the cloth industry and towel manufacturing. His entrepreneurial adventure produced the largest towel manufacturer in the world... (Submitted on May 25, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
2. James W. Cannon. Find A Grave website entry (Submitted on April 15, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 942 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 25, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. 2. submitted on April 15, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 25, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.