Providence Plantation in Charlotte in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Neill Morrison
Photographed by Mark Parker, March 3, 2025
1. Neill Morrison Marker
1728-1784
M.D.I. Signer
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is May 20, 1775.
Location. 35° 4.294′ N, 80° 46.27′ W. Marker is in Charlotte, North Carolina, in Mecklenburg County. It is in Providence Plantation. It is on Providence Church Lane north of Sarah Hall Lane, on the right when traveling north. The marker is at Providence Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10146 Providence Church Ln, Charlotte NC 28277, 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, 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 walking distance of this marker: John Flennegin (a few steps from this marker); Henry Downs (a few steps from this marker); In Memory of John Rea (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Downs (within shouting distance of this marker); David Flennigan (within shouting distance of this marker); Providence Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Providence Presbyterian Church and Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); David Rea (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charlotte.
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The MeckDec (local vernacular) continues to be disputed as a precursor of the July 4th Declaration of Independence signed in Philadelphia. Signed on May 20, 1775, it remains one of two dates listed on the state flag of North Carolina.
The Daughters of the American Revolution had placed plaques at all three grave sites. However, the one at Morrison's grave site is missing.
Also see . . . Find a Grave. Neill Morrison's grave site with photos of the D.A.R. plaque attached (Submitted on March 6, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina.)
Photographed by Mark Parker, March 3, 2025
2. Neill Morrison gravesite
Note the outline of the missing D.A.R. plaque that was attached to the granite pedestal.
Photographed by Mark Parker, March 3, 2025
3. Neill Morrison gravestone
Credits. This page was last revised on April 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 6, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 152 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 6, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
