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

Waldenses

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, June 28, 2009

1. Waldenses Marker

Inscription. A religious body dating from the Middle Ages. The town of Valdese was founded by members of this group in 1893.

Erected 1973 by Division of Archives and History. (Marker Number N-2.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.

Location. 35° 44.59′ N, 81° 33.741′ W. Marker is in Valdese, North Carolina, in Burke County. It is on Main St E (State Highway 70). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Valdese NC 28690, 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,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen

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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: The Waldensian Colony (a few steps from this marker); Valdese Centennial Park (within shouting distance of this marker); History of Bocce (within shouting distance of this marker); Waldensian Heritage Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); The Waldensians (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); James Madison (about 600 feet away); Benjamin Franklin (about 600 feet away); The Charters of Freedom (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Valdese.

Additional keywords. Mediaeval; Medieval

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, June 28, 2009

2. Waldenses Marker

Village Park Dedication Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, June 28, 2009

3. Village Park Dedication Plaque

The establishment of this park, depicting the passage of the Waldenses from their beloved villages in the Alps of Italy to their new village in Valdese, was made possible by the generosity of these major sponsors. We are grateful for their vision.
Blue Ridge HealthCare • Chip and Tammy Black • Duke Energy Foundation • Historic Valdese Foundation • Phyllis G. and Emile M. Jacumin, Jr. • Le Phare Des Aples • Harold and Patricia Mitchell • Myra's, Inc. • Edward and Frances Pascal • Pilot Club of Valdese • Rock School Arts Foundation, Inc. • Rostan Family Foundation • Saft America, Inc. • Sara Lee Bakery Group • Senior Girl Scout Troop #255 • Table Rock Springwater Co. • Andy and Connie Thompson • Town of Valdese • Triangle Contractors • Waldensian Heritage Winery • West Consultants, PLLC July 4, 2004 This park and mural is dedicated to the people of our village past, present, and future.

Village Park Mural image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, June 28, 2009

4. Village Park Mural

About one third of a mile away from this marker, the Valdese village community established Village Park, including this mural depicting the passage of the Waldenses from their beloved villages in the Alps of Italy to their new village in Valdese, NC.

Village Park Mural Directory image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, June 28, 2009

5. Village Park Mural Directory

1. Waldensian Valleys in the Cottian Alps (Italian Alps)
2. Chanforan Monument
3. Ghigo Prali
4. Barbi College
5. S&R Train #11
6. Waldensian Home-Dalmas
7. Waldensian Heritage Winery
8. Community Oven
9. Tron House
10. North Carolina Blue Ridge Mountains
11. Waldensian Presbyterian Church
12. Waldensian Museum
13. Valdese Train Station
14. Waldensian Bakery 1915
15. Old Rock School
16. Meytre's Grist Mill
17. McGailliard Falls

Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,026 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 28, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 30, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.