Providence Plantation in Charlotte in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

David Flennigan

Revolutionary War Soldier

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 12, 2023

1. David Flennigan Marker

Inscription.
Pvt under Col. Irwin & Col. Sumter, NC Line
Born in 1748; died Sept. 26, 1826 Mecklenburg County, NC
Exact location in cemetery unknown
Marker placed by Mecklenburg Chapter, NSDAR
2005

Erected 2005 by Mecklenburg Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 26, 1826.

Location. 35° 4.306′ N, 80° 46.298′ W. Marker is in Charlotte, North Carolina, in Mecklenburg County. It is in Providence Plantation. Memorial can be reached from Providence Church Lane, 0.1 miles south of Providence Road (North Carolina Highway 16), on the left when traveling south. Marker is on fence around Providence Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10141 Providence Church Ln, Charlotte NC 28277, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Providence Presbyterian Church and Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); Providence Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memory of John Rea (within shouting distance of this marker); John Flennegin

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Henry Downs (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Downs (within shouting distance of this marker); David Rea (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Camp New Providence (approx. 2.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charlotte.

Also see . . . War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 10,154, David Flenniken, N.C. (PDF). Flennigan's Revolutionary War pension application, submitted using an alternate spelling of his surname. He reported that he was injured during the Battle of Hanging Rock, S.C., which was fought on August 6, 1780. (National Archives) (Submitted on December 12, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 12, 2023

2. David Flennigan Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 12, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 60 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 12, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.