Providence Plantation in Charlotte in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
David Rea
Revolutionary War Soldier
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 12, 2023
1. David Rea Marker
and Maj. Graham and Col. Thomas Polk
Continental Line, NC
Born March 10, 1757, died October 1, 1839
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 this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list.
Location. 35° 4.246′ 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. Memorial 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 (within shouting distance of this marker); Henry Downs (within shouting distance of this marker); John Flennegin (within shouting distance of this marker); Providence Presbyterian Church (about
this page online
Also see . . .
1. David Rea. Transcript of his Revolutionary War pension application, filed in 1832. (Transcribed by Will Graves, Southern Campaigns Revolutionary War Pension Statements & Rosters project) (Submitted on December 13, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 7,382, for David Rea, North Ca. Scans (in PDF) of his actual application for a war pension. (National Archives) (Submitted on December 13, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 12, 2023
2. David Rea 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 55 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 13, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
