Danbury in Stokes County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Stokes County Historical Society Flagpoles

Photographed by Mark Parker, February 8, 2025

1. Stokes County Historical Society Flagpoles Marker

Inscription.

In front of the state prison, located here in Danbury, stood two massive flagpoles. Those poles were sold to the Stokes County Historical Society and here they stand before you today. This structure was designed and created by Trevor Gordon of Boy Scout Troop 408 as his Eagle Scout project. These flagpoles are dedicated to this great county and the historical foundation on which it was built.

Erected 2008.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Patriots & Patriotism.

Location. 36° 24.569′ N, 80° 12.272′ W. Marker is in Danbury, North Carolina, in Stokes County. It is on Main Street (North Carolina Route 89) west of North Mill Hill Street, on the right when traveling west. The marker and flagpoles are at the rear of the Stokes County Historical Society building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 403 Main St, Danbury NC 27016, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Piedmont.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally,

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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: Gabriel Moore (within shouting distance of this marker); Stack-Bickett Law Office (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Stoneman’s Raid (about 400 feet away); Danbury Presbyterian Church (about 400 feet away); Stokes County World War I Monument (about 400 feet away); Stokes County Troops C.S.A (about 500 feet away); Moody Tavern (about 500 feet away); Moratock Furnace (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Danbury.

Stokes County Historical Society Flagpoles and Marker looking towards North Mill Hill Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, February 8, 2025

2. Stokes County Historical Society Flagpoles and Marker looking towards North Mill Hill Street

Stokes County Historical Society Flagpoles at the rear of the building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, February 8, 2025

3. Stokes County Historical Society Flagpoles at the rear of the building

Credits. This page was last revised on February 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 10, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 137 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 10, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.