Tryon in Polk County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Stoneman's Raid

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 7, 2008

1. Stoneman's Raid Marker

Inscription. On a raid through western North Carolina Gen. Stoneman's U.S Cavalry fought Southern Troops at Howard's Gap. 4 Mi. North, April 22, 1865.

Erected 1940 by State Historical Commission. (Marker Number O-11.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1980.

Location. 35° 13.72′ N, 82° 14.017′ W. Marker is in Tryon, North Carolina, in Polk County. It is at the intersection of Lynn Road (State Highway 108) and Old Howard Gap Road and Story Road, on the right when traveling south on Lynn Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tryon NC 28782, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Mountains. It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Sidney Lanier (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Sidney Lanier (approx. 0.2 miles away); Tryon Mountain (approx. 0.3 miles away); Harmon Field (approx. one mile away); Tryon Peak (approx. 1.1 miles away); Tryon Toy House (approx. 1.3 miles away); The Tryon Horse (approx. 1.4 miles away); The Block House (approx. 2.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tryon.

Regarding Stoneman's Raid.

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In March 1865, toward the end of the Civil War, Union Gen. George Stoneman led nearly 6,000 cavalrymen through the western portion of North Carolina and southwestern Virginia from Tennessee in what is known as Stoneman's Raid.

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 7, 2008

2. Stoneman's Raid Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 1, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2008, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,913 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 7, 2008, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.