Asheville in Buncombe County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Zebulon Baird Vance

Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2010

1. Zebulon Baird Vance Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

In Honor of
Zebulon Baird Vance
Confederate Soldier, War Governor
U.S. Senator, Orator, Statesman.
May 13, 1830 [Wreath and Flag Emblem] April 14, 1894
This tablet is placed by Asheville Chapter U.D.C.
1938

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the United Daughters of the Confederacy series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 14, 1832.

Location. 35° 35.702′ N, 82° 33.089′ W. Marker is in Asheville, North Carolina, in Buncombe County. Marker is on Biltmore Avenue (U.S. 25) near Patton Avenue (U.S. 74E), on the right when traveling north. Located at Pack Square. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Asheville NC 28801, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Crossroads (a few steps from this marker); Walk Into History (a few steps from this marker); The Early Years In Asheville's Historic Central Square (a few steps from this marker); Crossroads of Culture (within shouting distance of this marker); George Masa

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Past and Promise (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Monument Corner (about 300 feet away); Young Men’s Institute (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Asheville.

Also see . . .
1. Zebulon Baird Vance (May 13, 1830 – April 14, 1894). began practicing law in Charlotte, North Carolina. Among his clients was accused murderer Tom Dula, the subject of the folk song "Tom Dooley"... (Submitted on June 20, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)

2. Zebulon Vance. Bronze statue given by North Carolina to the National Statuary Hall Collection. (Submitted on June 20, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)

Zebulon Baird Vance Marker (2016) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, September 4, 2016

2. Zebulon Baird Vance Marker (2016)

This plaque and others at this site have been polished and rejuvenated.

Zebulon Baird Vance Memorial west side image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, May 22, 2010

3. Zebulon Baird Vance Memorial west side

Vance , east view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, May 22, 2010

4. Vance , east view

Zebulon Baird Vance image. Click for full size.

5. Zebulon Baird Vance

Zebulon Baird Vance Marker, Attached to west side image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, May 22, 2010

6. Zebulon Baird Vance Marker, Attached to west side

Captured November 11
1918, at 9A.M.
By Companies I. and K. 321st
Infantry
On the Woevre Plain near Verdun
During the Meuse-Argonne Offensive
after severe fighting
An evidence of the valor and endurance of North Carolina
soldiers and of the 81st Division of the National Army.

WWI Plaque (2016) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, September 4, 2016

7. WWI Plaque (2016)

This plaque and others at this site have been polished and rejuvenated.

Zebulon Baird Vance Grave at Riverside Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, August 3, 2015

8. Zebulon Baird Vance Grave at Riverside Cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on November 28, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 20, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,246 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 20, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 2. submitted on September 7, 2016, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on June 20, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 7, 8. submitted on September 7, 2016, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.