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

Historic Memorial Grave Stones

Photographed by Mark Parker, November 29, 2024

1. Historic Memorial Grave Stones Marker

Inscription.

These grave stones now rest near their family.

Ann Spratt Barnet d. July 8th 1801, 83 yrs.

George White Smartt b. August 16, 1764, d. May 16, 1809/1810, one of the representatives of the General Assembly from Mecklenburg County. Ann's son-in-law.

TBS - Thomas Barnet Smartt b. March 2, 1799, d. September 20, 1833 Ann's grandson

Remains were removed from the Barnet-Smartt family graveyard on Nation's Ford Road and entombed in Sharon Memorial Park

Erected 1988.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1801.

Location. 35° 11.036′ N, 80° 57.352′ W. Marker is in Charlotte, North Carolina, in Mecklenburg County. It can be reached from Steele Creek Road (North Carolina Route 160) 0.1 miles south of Dorcas Lane, on the left when traveling south. The marker is at Steele Creek Presbyterian Church cemetery, section J-2, against the east stone wall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7407 Steele Creek Rd, Charlotte NC 28217, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in 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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Spratt Family Cemetery Reinterment (a few steps from this marker); Humphrey Hunter (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Irwin (within shouting distance of this marker); Steele Creek Presbyterian Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Morris Field (approx. 2.1 miles away); Graham Family Homeplace (approx. 2.7 miles away); Boeing / Vertol CH-46A / E Sea Knight (approx. 3.1 miles away); PFC Raymond “Mike” Clausen Memorial (approx. 3.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charlotte.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Steele Creek Church (was about 500

Historic Memorial Grave Stones Marker looking towards site of the former Steele Creek Presbyterian image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, November 29, 2024

2. Historic Memorial Grave Stones Marker looking towards site of the former Steele Creek Presbyterian

feet away but has been confirmed missing).

Historic Memorial Grave Stones Marker, George Wyatt Smartt grave stone on the right image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, November 29, 2024

3. Historic Memorial Grave Stones Marker, George Wyatt Smartt grave stone on the right

Smartt was a member of the North Carolina General Assembly from Mecklenburg County from 1805-07, and again in 1809 at the time of his passing.

Historic Memorial Grave Stones and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, November 29, 2024

4. Historic Memorial Grave Stones and Marker

Left to right: TBS (Thomas Barnet Smartt), Ann Spratt Barnet, Historic Memorial Grave Stones Marker, George White Smartt and an additional unknown grave stone.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 298 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 30, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.