Eden in Rockingham County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Jesse Burchell Tennis Center

Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, August 23, 2026

1. Jesse Burchell Tennis Center Marker

Inscription. Eden Family YMCA Hall of Famer, outstanding player, organizer, supporter and friend of tennis, not only at the Eden Family YMCA, but throughout Rockingham County and North Carolina. Local and county tennis has made tremendous progress under Jesse Burchell's leadership.

In recognition of both his playing record and his unwavering support of tennis, this tennis center is dedicated in his honor on October 1, 2002.

Erected 2002 by Eden family YMCA.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Sports.

Location. 36° 29.862′ N, 79° 44.781′ W. Marker is in Eden, North Carolina, in Rockingham County. It is on South Kennedy Street, on the right when traveling south. The Marker is on the grounds of the Eden Family YMCA. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 South Kennedy Street, Eden NC 27288, 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 North America,

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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: City of Eden - Smith River Greenway (approx. ¼ mile away); Griggs v. Duke Power Co. (approx. half a mile away); Industrial Education Centers (approx. 0.7 miles away); Luther H. Hodges (approx. 0.8 miles away); Barnett Canal (approx. 0.9 miles away); Leaksville Cotton Mill (approx. 0.9 miles away); Calcium Carbide (approx. 0.9 miles away); “Land of Eden” (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eden.

Regarding Jesse Burchell Tennis Center. Jesse Burchell was responsible for the construction of 12 tennis courts in Eden; 6 at the YMCA and 6 at Meadow Greens Country Club.

Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, August 23, 2026

2. Jesse Burchell Tennis Center Marker

Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, August 23, 2026

3. Jesse Burchell Tennis Center Marker

The Eden family YMCA can be seen in the background.

Jesse Burchell Tennis Center Donor Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, August 23, 2026

4. Jesse Burchell Tennis Center Donor Plaque

Jesse Burchell Tennis Center image. Click for full size.

Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, August 23, 2026

5. Jesse Burchell Tennis Center

Credits. This page was last revised on September 17, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 23, 2026, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. This page has been viewed 14 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 23, 2026, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.