Harrisburg in Cabarrus County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
In Memory of Alexander Query and Peggy McCord Query
Photographed by Mark Parker, October 29, 2024
1. In Memory of Alexander Query and Peggy McCord Query Marker
In memory of Alexander Queary and wife Peggy McCord Queary who, for religious freedom and for love of each other, fled to this land of liberty and near this spot found a home wherein they reared their children. Their descendants erect this monument to these godly pioneers, in the hope that future generations of their blood may emulate their God fearing and liberty loving ancestors.
Erected 1922.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 35° 19.278′ N, 80° 39.641′ W. Marker is in Harrisburg, North Carolina, in Cabarrus County. It can be reached from the intersection of North Carolina Route 49 and Morehead Road, on the right when traveling south. The marker is in the southeast corner of Harrisburg Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5100 State Hwy 49, Harrisburg NC 28075, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Piedmont and in Greater Charlotte. It is also in the American
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Nathaniel Alexander (here, next to this marker); Charlotte Motor Speedway (approx. 2.6 miles away); Commemorating Rocky River Presbyterian Church (approx. 3.6 miles away); Rocky River Church (approx. 3.7 miles away); University of N.C. at Charlotte (approx. 4.1 miles away); Stonewall Jackson Training School (approx. 4½ miles away); In Memory of Signers of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence (approx. 5.9 miles away); Warren Coleman (approx. 5.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Harrisburg.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Nathaniel Alexander (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker
Photographed by Mark Parker, October 29, 2024
2. In Memory of Alexander Query and Peggy McCord Query Marker
The marker is near the entrance of Harrisburg Presbyterian Church Cemetery at the intersection of Highway 49 and Morehead Road.
Regarding In Memory of Alexander Query and Peggy McCord Query. The Query Marker is a cenotaph. It is believed the couple are buried in unmarked graves in a family cemetery.
Also see . . . Alexander Query. Find a Grave site for Alexander Query
Alexander Query was born in Scotland and came to the America about 1765. He settled in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. He joined with the colonist and certificates of his service during the Revolutionary War are available in the record of the North Carolina Historical commission. He is buried in an unmarked grave in a family burying ground.(Submitted on December 20, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina.)
Photographed by Mark Parker, October 29, 2024
3. In Memory of Alexander Query and Peggy McCord Query Marker
This view includes the reverse side of the cenotaph marker with the iron archway entrance to the cemetery.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 20, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 221 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 20, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
