Salisbury in Rowan County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Stoneman’s Raid
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 2, 2010
1. Stoneman’s Raid Marker
On a raid through western North Carolina Gen. Stoneman’s U. S. Cavalry fought a skirmish with Southern troops near here, April 12, 1865.
Erected 1940 by Department of Conservation and Development. (Marker Number L-28.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1881.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 35° 41.696′ N, 80° 28.869′ W. Marker was in Salisbury, North Carolina, in Rowan County. Marker was on West Innes Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker was located at the entrance to Salisbury. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Salisbury NC 28144, United States of America.
We have been informed that this sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. Catawba College (approx. ¼ mile away); Setzer School (approx. 0.6 miles away); Food Lion, Inc.
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More about this marker. The North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program Advisory Committee voted to retire this marker in 2020. In a reply to an inquiry by one of our correspondents, the program office replied that they have 18 Stoneman’s Raid markers across the state (many of which were approved around 1940) and new criteria does not allow for marking the same person/event multiple times.
Also see . . .
1. Major General George Stoneman Led the Last American Civil War Cavalry Raid. HistoryNet.com website. (Submitted on August 2, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. Stoneman's Raid. NCpedia website entry (Submitted on September 17, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 2, 2010
2. Salisbury Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 2, 2010
3. Marker on W Innes Street
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 2, 2010
4. Historic Salisbury
Marker is located at the entrance to Historic Salisbury. The marker can be seen in the background on the left.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 725 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 2, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
