Near Lexington in Davidson County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
George Washington Boulder
Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, May 2, 2012
1. George Washington Boulder Marker
On this rock
President George Washington
rested and ate dinner, enroute
from Salisbury to Winston-Salem
May 31, 1791
Erected by
Gen Wm. Davidson Chapter D.A.R.
Lexington N.C.
1926
Erected 1926 by Gen Wm. Davidson Chapter D.A.R.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1864.
Location. 35° 50.597′ N, 80° 20.027′ W. Marker is near Lexington, North Carolina, in Davidson County. It is on North Carolina 150 (Route 150), on the right when traveling west. across from Reeds Elementary School. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 776 NC-150, Lexington NC 27295, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Piedmont and specifically in Piedmont Triad. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Yadkin College (approx. 2.8 miles away); Bicentennial Tribute (approx. 4.4 miles away); Philip Sauer (Sowers) (approx. 4.4 miles away); Cooleemee (approx. 4½ miles away); The Homestead (approx. 4.6 miles away); Wm. Rainey Holt (approx. 4.6 miles away); Lexington in the Civil War (approx. 4.7 miles away); Davidson County (approx. 4.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lexington.
More about this marker. A well designed garden-like area honoring the marker
Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, May 2, 2012
2. George Washington Boulder Marker
Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, May 2, 2012
3. George Washington Boulder Marker
Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, May 2, 2012
4. George Washington Boulder Marker
Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox
5. George Washington Boulder Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,048 times since then and 83 times this year. Last updated on May 8, 2023, by Michael Buckner of Durham, North Carolina. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 11, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
