Near Concord in Cabarrus County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Commemorating Rocky River Presbyterian Church

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 12, 2023

1. Commemorating Rocky River Presbyterian Church Marker

Inscription.
Organized about 1751
Cabarrus County
formerly Mecklenburg Alexander Craighead called as regular pastor April 1758, he instilled principles of civil and religious liberty in the people he served and in 1771-1775 they announced to the world their idea of independence.

All delegates to celebrated convention in Charlotte May 1775, were from the seven churches of Mecklenburg County, of which this is the mother church.

Erected 1950 by North Carolina Society of Colonial Dames of America.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places, and the The Colonial Dames of America, National Society of series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1751.

Location. 35° 18.453′ N, 80° 35.897′ W. Marker is near Concord, North Carolina, in Cabarrus County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Rocky River Road (State Road 1139) and Lower Rocky River Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7940 Rocky River Rd, Concord NC 28025, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies.

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Rocky River Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Stonewall Jackson Training School (approx. 3.6 miles away); Nathaniel Alexander (approx. 3.6 miles away); Warren Coleman (approx. 5.4 miles away); Bethel Church Arbor (approx. 5.7 miles away); a different marker also named Bethel Church Arbor (approx. 5.8 miles away); Charlotte Motor Speedway (approx. 5.9 miles away); Trading Path (approx. 6.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Concord.

Also see . . .
1. A Historical Sketch of Rocky River Church (PDF). Rev. Alexander Craighead, the first pastor of Rocky River, brought hundreds of his friends to the fertile lands in Carolina and a large number of them selected lands within 7 miles of the present church, and on the hill on the south bank of Rocky River between the mouth of Coddle Creek, and the mouth of Back Creek, these pioneers erected in 1755 a log church in which Rev. Alexander Craighead preached. (By Rev. Joseph B. Mack, 1913; via Divinity Archive) (Submitted on December 19, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. Rocky River Presbyterian Church Historic District (PDF). National Register of Historic Places nomination for the district, which was listed in 1986. (Prepared by Shelia M. Bumgarner and Peter Kaplan; via National Archives)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 12, 2023

2. Commemorating Rocky River Presbyterian Church Marker

(Submitted on December 19, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Rocky River Presbyterian Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 12, 2023

3. Rocky River Presbyterian Church

This sanctuary, the congregation's fourth, was constructed in 1860-61.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 19, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 46 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 19, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.