Charlotte center city in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Rev. Alexander Craighead

Photographed by Mark Parker, June 13, 2024

1. Rev. Alexander Craighead Cenotaph (south side)

Inscription.

(South facing side)
Rev. Alex Craighead
Pastor of
Rockey River & Sugar
Creek Churches
1758-1766

(East facing side)
Advocate of
American Independence
From 1743

(West facing side)
Inspirer of the
Mecklenburg Declaration

(North facing side)
Erected by his
Descendants & Admirers

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1758.

Location. 35° 14.113′ N, 80° 50.783′ W. Marker is in Charlotte, North Carolina, in Mecklenburg County. It is in Charlotte center city. It can be reached from West 6th Street east of West 5th Street, on the right when traveling west. The cenotaph is at Historic Elmwood Cemetery. The main entrance is on West 6th Avenue. Upon entry, follow the circle drive around section A of cemetery. The obelisk is in a cutout between sections A and B. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 700 W 6th St, Charlotte NC 28202, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in

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North Carolina’s Piedmont.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in 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: The Charlotte Grays (a few steps from this marker); Confederate Navy Yard Charlotte (a few steps from this marker); Mecklenburg Beauregards (within shouting distance of this marker); Charlotte Confederate Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); North Carolina Military Institute / Gen. D.H. Hill School (within shouting distance of this marker); Mecklenburg County Confederate Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Mecklenburg County Confederate Soldiers Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Ranaleburg Riflemen (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charlotte.

Regarding Rev. Alexander Craighead. The

Rev. Alexander Craighead Cenotaph (east side) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, June 13, 2024

2. Rev. Alexander Craighead Cenotaph (east side)

gravesite of Rev. Craighead is at the Old Burying Ground near Sugar Creek Presbyterian Church, near the corner of Craighead Road and Glory Street.

Rev. Alexander Craighead Cenotaph (west side) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, June 13, 2024

3. Rev. Alexander Craighead Cenotaph (west side)

Rev. Alexander Craighead Cenotaph (north view) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, June 13, 2024

4. Rev. Alexander Craighead Cenotaph (north view)

Full view of Rev. Alexander Craighead obelisk. Sections B & H are in the background image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, June 13, 2024

5. Full view of Rev. Alexander Craighead obelisk. Sections B & H are in the background

Rev. Alexander Craighead gravesite at the Old Burying Ground of Sugaw Creek Presbyterian Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, November 29, 2024

6. Rev. Alexander Craighead gravesite at the Old Burying Ground of Sugaw Creek Presbyterian Church

Credits. This page was last revised on July 16, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 381 times since then and 68 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 30, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.