Snow Camp in Alamance County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Cane Creek Meeting House
Suffering for Peace
Solomon Frazier, of neighboring Randolph County, endured an experience suffered by many others. Early in the war, Frazier paid a $500 fine to avoid conscription. By 1864, however, when Confederate manpower needs were acute, he was arrested and taken to the prison at Salisbury. There, despite being beaten to make him renounce his beliefs, he refused on religious grounds to “take up the gun” or to serve as a prison guard. When the officer in charge became furious with him, Frazier said “If it is thy duty to inflict this punishment on me, do it cheerfully; don’t get angry about it.” When rifle barrels were leveled at his face, Frazier calmly said, “It is the Sabbath and as good a day to die as any.” Never broken, he survived this mistreatment and the war.
William Thompson, conscripted from this Meeting (congregation), was killed at Gettysburg, leaving a wife, Martha, and small children. At least seven Confederate veterans are buried in the cemetery a mile west, a silent tribute to the Friends’ spirit of forgiveness of those who did take up the gun.
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As a minister for this Meeting, Isham Cox became the spokes man for the Quaker community to surrounding faiths. His membership on the Yearly Meeting’s Committee on Suffering led him to seek better treatment for Solomon Frazier’s during Frazier’s confinement. Cox succeeded because of his prestige with the North Carolina government, and finally secured Frazier’s release.
Erected by North Carolina Civil War Trails.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Civil War Trails, and the Quakerism series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.
Location. 35° 53.113′ N, 79° 26.154′ W. Marker is in Snow Camp, North Carolina, in Alamance County. Marker is on Drama Road, on the left when traveling east. Located in the parking lot of the Snow Camp Outdoor Theater. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 Drama Road, Snow Camp NC 27349, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Freedom Hill Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Micajah McPherson (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Snow Camp (approx. half a mile away); Cane Creek Meeting (approx. 0.6 miles away); Cane Creek Friends Meeting Since 1751 / Abigail Overman Pike 1709 - 1781 (approx. 0.6 miles away); A Memorial to British Troops Who Died in the Old Meeting House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Allen House (approx. 1.2 miles away); Early Railroads (approx. 4.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Snow Camp.
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