Franklinville in Randolph County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Faith Rock

— Legends & Lore —

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 2, 2023

1. Faith Rock Marker

Inscription. In 1782, captured by Col. Fanning & loyalists, Andrew Hunter escaped by riding his mare down this steep bluff and jumping into Deep River.

Erected 2019 by North Carolina Folklife Institute • William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 58.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation Legends & Lore Series series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1782.

Location. 35° 44.598′ N, 79° 42.039′ W. Marker is in Franklinville, North Carolina, in Randolph County. Marker is on Andrew Hunter Road, 0.1 miles west of Buie Lane, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1289 Andrew Hunter Rd, Franklinville NC 27248, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Life Along the Deep River (approx. 0.2 miles away); Andrew Hunter Bridge (approx. ¼ mile away); 307 East Main Street (approx. 0.8 miles away); Rednap Howell (approx. 1.8 miles away); Cedar Falls Mill (approx. 2.6 miles away); Jonathan Worth (approx. 6.8 miles away); Randolph County Courthouse

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(approx. 6.8 miles away); Randolph County Confederate Monument (approx. 6.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Franklinville.

Also see . . . Faith Rock. After Andrew Hunter escaped on Col. David Fanning's horse in May 1782, an enraged Fanning swore he would get his horse back. He returned on September 5, 1782 for precisely that. (L. McKay Whatley, "Notes on the History of Randolph County, N.C." blog) (Submitted on October 4, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 2, 2023

2. Faith Rock Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 66 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 4, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.