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
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. Memorial is in Charlotte, North Carolina, in Mecklenburg County. It is in Providence Plantation. It 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. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 10146 Providence Church Ln, Charlotte NC 28277, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in North Carolina’s Piedmont. 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: Thomas Downs (a few steps from this marker); John Flennegin (a few steps from this marker); Neill Morrison (a few steps from this marker); In Memory of John Rea (within shouting distance
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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 536 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 13, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
