Morganton in Burke County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

General Daniel Morgan

(1736-1802)

Warren LeMay via Flickr/Public domain, August 30, 2019

1. General Daniel Morgan Marker

Inscription. Hero of the Battle of Cowpens during the American Revolution. Burke County Patriot Militia fought alongside Morgan, a Virginian. In 1784 the Town of Morgansborough was established in his honor. The name was changed to Morganton in 1838.

Erected 2002 by Citizens of Morganton.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1784.

Location. 35° 44.88′ N, 81° 41.154′ W. Marker is in Morganton, North Carolina, in Burke County. It is at the intersection of East Union Street (Business U.S. 70) and Lenoir Street, on the right when traveling south on East Union Street. Marker is in courtyard between two buildings. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 305 E Union St, Morganton NC 28655, 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 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 walking distance of this marker: Slades Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); Tod R. Caldwell (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sam J. Ervin, Jr. (approx. 0.2 miles away); WWII Burke County Dead (approx. 0.2 miles away); Burke County Vietnam Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Charters of Freedom (approx. 0.2 miles away); Burke County Veterans K.I.A. Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Morganton (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morganton.

Also see . . . Daniel Morgan. Biography of the Revolutionary War hero, whose rebellious streak almost cost him his life but fostered his disdain for the British. (American Battlefield Trust) (Submitted on December 7, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Warren LeMay via Flickr/Public domain, August 30, 2019

2. General Daniel Morgan Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 596 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 7, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.