Lenoir in Caldwell County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Lenoir City Clock

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, October 6, 2022

1. Lenoir City Clock Marker

Inscription.
This is to acknowledge the restoration of the city clock by Mr. Curtis Moore which was done in the memory of his father, Mr. Arthur L. Moore, longtime clock maker and repairman in downtown Lenoir. This timepiece has been a part of the city square since the early 1920’s and was located on the side of the Bank of Lenoir Building for many years.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Landmarks.

Location. 35° 54.88′ N, 81° 32.391′ W. Marker is in Lenoir, North Carolina, in Caldwell County. It is at the intersection of North Main Street and West Avenue Northwest, on the left when traveling north on North Main Street. The clock and marker are located at the southwest corner of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 801 West Avenue Northwest, Lenoir NC 28645, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Mountains. It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in the North

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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 walking distance of this marker: Hog Waller Market in Downtown Lenoir (a few steps from this marker); Caldwell County Confederate Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Caldwell County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Belk's Department Store (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Raiders in Lenoir (about 400 feet away); Blackwelder Park (about 500 feet away); United States Post Office (about 500 feet away); Smithey's Department Store (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lenoir.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Raiders in Lenoir (was about 400 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Lenoir City Clock image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, October 6, 2022

2. Lenoir City Clock

The clock was made by O.B. McClintock Co. in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The clock face features a unique, iconic number font that was used on O.B. McClintock clocks. The clock face is made of white and green stained glass and is designed to be lit from within.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, October 6, 2022

3. Lenoir City Clock

The marker is mounted at eye-level on the east side of the clock support column.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 1, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 190 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 2, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.