Concord in Cabarrus County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
First Cabarrus Courthouse
This image shows the original Cabarrus County Courthouse, built after the Town of Concord was laid out in 1796 on a 26 acre tract of land called 'Pea Ridge' near the old Indian Trading Path. It was a modest frame structure 30 feet wide and 30 feet long with a 15 foot hip roof. It was constructed in the intersection of Union and Corbin (now Corban) Street. (Marker Number 2.)Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1796.
Location. 35° 24.576′ N, 80° 34.829′ W. Marker is in Concord, North Carolina, in Cabarrus County. Marker is on Union Street S just north of Means Avenue Southeast, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 46 Union St S, Concord NC 28025, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Red Hill Tavern (here, next to this marker); Concord Railroad Depot (here, next to this marker); Scotia Seminary (a few steps from this marker); St. James Lutheran Church (a few steps from this marker); Odell, Coleman, and Gibson Mills
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 19, 2021
2. First Cabarrus Courthouse Marker and Mural
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 23, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 70 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 23, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
