Huntersville in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
John McKnitt Alexander
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 11, 2023
1. John McKnitt Alexander Marker
of
The Mecklenburg
Declaration of Independence
May 20th 1775
Charlotte North Carolina
Erected by Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 20, 1775.
Location. 35° 21.955′ N, 80° 53.899′ W. Marker is in Huntersville, North Carolina, in Mecklenburg County. It can be reached from the intersection of Beatties Ford Road (State Road 2074) and Sample Road (State Road 2125), on the right when traveling north. Marker is in Hopewell Presbyterian Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10500 Beatties Ford Rd, Huntersville NC 28078, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Piedmont and in Greater Charlotte. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, 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 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: William Bain Alexander (here, next to this marker); Upping Block (a few steps from this marker); General William Lee Davidson (within shouting distance of this marker); The Oldest Cemetery and the Walls (within shouting distance of this marker); Richard Barry
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Also see . . .
1. John Alexander. He reportedly was the secretary of the convention where the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence was adopted. This duty made him the custodian of the original document. ("The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Story", Charlotte-Mecklenburg Library) (Submitted on December 7, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence. The Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence is the name given to a document that was allegedly produced on May 20, 1775, when the residents of Mecklenburg County declared themselves "free and independent people." The so-called declaration did not surface until 1819, 44 years after the event, when it was published in the Raleigh Register. (Ronnie W. Faulkner, Encyclopedia of North Carolina, 2006; via NCpedia) (Submitted on December 7, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 11, 2023
2. John McKnitt Alexander Marker
Photographed by Mark Parker, January 27, 2024
3. Plaque in the lobby of Hopewell Presbyterian Church
John McKnitt Alexander
Richard Barry
John Davidson
William Graham
Matthew McClure
Members of this Church
Placed by The Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution May 20, 1954
Photographed by Mark Parker, January 27, 2024
4. Framed replica of the Mecklenburg Declaration in the lobby of Hopewell Presbyterian Church
Credits. This page was last revised on August 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 611 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 7, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3, 4. submitted on August 13, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina.
