Eden in Rockingham County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
“Land of Eden”
Erected 1948 by Archives, Conservation, and Highway Departments. (Marker Number J-25.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1728.
Location. 36° 29.508′ N, 79° 45.757′ W. Marker is in Eden, North Carolina, in Rockingham County. Marker is at the intersection of Boone Road (State Highway Old 770) and N Bridge Street, on the left when traveling north on Boone Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Eden NC 27289, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. “River boat Men: Dan River, 1792 – 1892” (approx. 0.2 miles away); Annie Eliza Johns (approx. ¼ mile away); Leaksville Landing (approx. 0.4 miles away); Dan River (approx. 0.4 miles away); Luther H. Hodges (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Land of Eden (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named “Land of Eden” (approx. 0.6 miles away); Leaksville Cotton Mill (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eden.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 5, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 473 times since then and 14 times this year. Last updated on February 5, 2013. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 5, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.