Concord in Cabarrus County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

First Cabarrus Courthouse

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 19, 2021

1. First Cabarrus Courthouse Marker

Inscription. 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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in the Piedmont

and in Greater Charlotte.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

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 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 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 (a few steps from this marker); Commerical Building (a few steps from this marker); G.W. Patterson Grocery

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(a few steps from this marker); City Hall / Street Car (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Concord.

First Cabarrus Courthouse Marker and Mural image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 19, 2021

2. First Cabarrus Courthouse Marker and Mural

First Cabarrus Courthouse Window image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, October 5, 2024

3. First Cabarrus Courthouse Window

Mural series credits/ donors image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, October 5, 2024

4. Mural series credits/ donors

Momentous: A Timeline of History
Shaping Sites of Concord
Artist: Sharon Dowell
Historic Descríptions: Jim Ramseur, Mayor Pro-Tem

Credits. This page was last revised on October 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 23, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 514 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 23, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3, 4. submitted on October 9, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina.