Salisbury in Rowan County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Old English Cemetery

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 2, 2010

1. Old English Cemetery Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Cornwallis’ men buried here in 1781. Granted to city in 1770 by British government. Grave of Gov. John W. Ellis is here.

Erected 1966 by Archives and Highway Departments. (Marker Number L-71.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1781.

Location. 35° 40.176′ N, 80° 28.17′ W. Marker is in Salisbury, North Carolina, in Rowan County. Marker is on N Church Street, on the left when traveling south. Marker is between W Liberty and W Council Streets. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Salisbury NC 28144, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Elizabeth Maxwell Steele (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rowan County World War I Memorial (about 400 feet away); Washington’s Tour of the Southern States (about 400 feet away); Rowan County Courthouse (about 500 feet away); St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

Salisbury Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 2, 2010

2. Salisbury Marker

Click or scan to see
this page online

(about 500 feet away); Washington's Southern Tour (about 500 feet away); J.C. Deagan Tubular Bell Tower Chimes (about 600 feet away); Salisbury Rotary Club (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salisbury.

Marker on N Church Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 2, 2010

3. Marker on N Church Street

Grave of Gov. Ellis image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 2, 2010

4. Grave of Gov. Ellis

As stated on the marker, Gov. John W. Ellis is buried in the cemetery. His grave is seen in this photo.

Old English Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 2, 2010

5. Old English Cemetery

The marker is seen here from within the Old English Cemetery (in the center of the photo).

Credits. This page was last revised on July 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,087 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 2, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.