Macon in Warren County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Macon Depot

Photographed by Mark Parker, August 9, 2024

1. Macon Depot 1839 Marker

Inscription. Macon Depot 1839
Macon, N.C. 1881
Macon incorporated 1889
6 miles from Nathaniel Macon's home

Erected by Macon Woman's Club.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1839.

Location. 36° 26.317′ N, 78° 5.089′ W. Marker is in Macon, North Carolina, in Warren County. It is at the intersection of U.S. 158 and Tulip Lane, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 158. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1630 US Hwy 158 E, Macon NC 27551, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Coastal Plain. 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 5 miles

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of this marker, measured as the crow flies: To Honor All Veterans Past, Present & Future (within shouting distance of this marker); William Miller (approx. one mile away); a different marker also named Nathaniel Macon (approx. 4½ miles away); Bragg Home (approx. 4.6 miles away); Warrenton Male Academy (approx. 4.6 miles away); John Hall (approx. 4.7 miles away); John H. Kerr (approx. 4.7 miles away); New Deal Art in Warrenton (approx. 4.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Macon.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Nathaniel Macon (was approx. 4½ miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Wide view of Macon Depot 1839 Marker looking west on US Hwy 158 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, August 9, 2024

2. Wide view of Macon Depot 1839 Marker looking west on US Hwy 158

Macon Post Office in the background

Wide view of Macon Depot 1839 Marker looking east to Macon image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, August 9, 2024

3. Wide view of Macon Depot 1839 Marker looking east to Macon

Centennial flag pole near Macon Depot 1839 Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, August 9, 2024

4. Centennial flag pole near Macon Depot 1839 Marker

This flagpole was dedicated on March 11, 1989 in observance of the Town of Macon's 100th anniversary.

Macon centennial flag pole in Macon Depot marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, August 9, 2024

5. Macon centennial flag pole in Macon Depot marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 265 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 9, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. 4, 5. submitted on August 10, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.