Dobson in Surry County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Stoneman’s Raid
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 6, 2010
1. Stoneman’s Raid Marker
On a raid through western North Carolina Gen. Stoneman’s U.S. cavalry passed through Dobson, April 2, 1865.
Erected 1940 by Department of Conservation and Development. (Marker Number M-9.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: 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 1811.
Location. 36° 23.759′ N, 80° 43.38′ W. Marker is in Dobson, North Carolina, in Surry County. It is on S Main Street (U.S. 601), on the right when traveling south. Marker is between Kapp Street and Atkins Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dobson NC 27017, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Piedmont. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. 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: Surry County WWI Memorial (here, next to this marker); Purple Heart Memorial Garden (a few steps from this marker); Tabitha A. Holton (a few steps from this marker); Surry County War Dead Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Surry County 250th Anniversary (within shouting distance of this marker); The Charters of Freedom (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Soldiers of Surry County
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Also see . . .
1. Stoneman’s Raid. North Carolina History Project website entry (Submitted on August 13, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Major General George Stoneman Led the Last American Civil War Cavalry Raid. HistoryNet website entry (Submitted on August 6, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 6, 2010
2. Dobson Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 6, 2010
3. Marker on Main Street
Credits. This page was last revised on March 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,135 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 6, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
