Mocksville in Davie County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

In 1827

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, September 13, 2021

1. In 1827 Marker

Inscription. In 1827 Joannah Smith bequeathed $600 so her Church could have a pastor. The unparalleled generosity of dedicated Presbyterians Joannah and husband James Smith, enabled Joppa Presbyterian Church, then located at this site, to call the Rev. William A. Hall as pastor. Without these gifts, Joppa Church might have closed. The growing community and Rev. Hall's energetic leadership from 1827-1851 resulted in much growth and progress for the church.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1827.

Location. 35° 54.553′ N, 80° 34.628′ W. Marker is in Mocksville, North Carolina, in Davie County. It can be reached from Yadkinville Road (U.S. 601). Located in Joppa Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mocksville NC 27028, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Piedmont.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

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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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Basil Gaither (a few steps from this marker); The Boone Family in Davie County (within shouting distance of this marker); First United Methodist Church (approx. 1.3 miles away); Kurfees & Ward Pure Oil Shop (approx. 1.3 miles away); J.T. Angell Building (approx. 1.3 miles away); Princess Theatre (approx. 1.3 miles away); Hanes - Johnson Building (approx. 1.3 miles away); Horn-Harding Building (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mocksville.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Daniel Boone's Parents (was about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, September 13, 2021

2. In 1827 Marker

Closeup of original gravestone image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, July 15, 2022

3. Closeup of original gravestone

Credits. This page was last revised on December 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 15, 2021, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 345 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 15, 2021, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on December 3, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina.