Alexis in Gaston County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Stroupe Forest Preserve

Land of Johann Jacob (Straub) Stroup

Photographed by Mark Parker, February 21, 2025

1. Stroupe Forest Preserve Marker

Inscription. The 62-acre preserve, located approximately one mile west, is a remnant of the North Carolina land grants to Jacob Stroup, an early pioneer to this area. Jacob Stroup was born in 1722 in Baden-Württemberg (Germany) and died near here in 1804. The Stroup Settlement, which was started in 1771. eventually grew to nearly 2000 acres.

Erected 2019 by Stroupe Descendant to the Catawba Lands Conservancy.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Immigration • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1771.

Location. 35° 23.96′ N, 81° 7.301′ W. Marker is in Alexis, North Carolina, in Gaston County. It is at the intersection of Alexis High Shoals Road (State Road 1819) and Alexis Church Road, on the left when traveling west on Alexis High Shoals Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 304 Alexis High Shoals Rd, Dallas NC 28034, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Piedmont

and in Greater Charlotte.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally,

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it is in the North 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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Magnolia Grove (approx. 3.3 miles away); Iron Works (approx. 3.6 miles away); Andrew Carpenter House (approx. 4 miles away); Peter Forney (approx. 4.4 miles away); John Fulenwider (approx. 4½ miles away); Stonewall Jackson (approx. 4.7 miles away); Cottage Home (approx. 4.7 miles away); Machpelah Cemetery (approx. 5 miles away).

Stroupe Forest Preserve Marker (Alexis High Shoals Rd & Alexis Church Rd) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, February 21, 2025

2. Stroupe Forest Preserve Marker (Alexis High Shoals Rd & Alexis Church Rd)

Nearby Stroupe Family Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, February 21, 2025

3. Nearby Stroupe Family Memorial

In memory of Jacob Stroup
1732-1804
and wife Nancy (natives of Germany)
Children
Adam • Barbara • Betsy • Elizabeth • Fanny • Hannah • Mary • George • Philip • John • Michael • Daniel
Erected 1963
Arthur L. Stroup Sec. & Treas.

Nearby burial plots of Jacob and Adam Stroup image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, February 21, 2025

4. Nearby burial plots of Jacob and Adam Stroup

Adam Stroup
Pvt. NC Militia
Revolutionary War
1746-1835

Jacob Stroup
Continental Line
Revolutionary War
1724-1804

Sons of the American Revolution marker at Jacob Stroup burial site image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, February 21, 2025

5. Sons of the American Revolution marker at Jacob Stroup burial site

Credits. This page was last revised on February 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 21, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 406 times since then and 135 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 21, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.