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

Henry Downs

Revolutionary War Patriot

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 12, 2023

1. Henry Downs Marker

Inscription.
Signer of the Mecklenburg
Declaration of Independence
Born May 5, 1728 in VA
Died October 8, 1798 in Mecklenburg Co.
Marker by Mecklenburg Chapter, NSDAR
2001

Erected 2001 by Mecklenburg Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • 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 May 5, 1728.

Location. 35° 4.284′ N, 80° 46.273′ 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 in Providence Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10146 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. Thomas Downs (a few steps from this marker); John Flennegin (a few steps from this marker); In Memory of John Rea (within shouting distance of this marker); Providence Presbyterian Church (within

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shouting distance of this marker); David Flennigan (within shouting distance of this marker); David Rea (within shouting distance of this marker); Providence Presbyterian Church and Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Camp New Providence (approx. 2.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charlotte.

Also see . . . About Henry Downs, Jr. Henry Downs, Jr. and his wife moved to Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, where they raised a large family. He was captain of colonial militia and fought against the Cherokee Indians in 1763. (Henry Downs Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution) (Submitted on December 13, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 12, 2023

2. Henry Downs Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 13, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 49 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 13, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.