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. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Tabitha A. Holton (a few steps from this marker); Confederate Soldiers of Surry County (within shouting distance of this marker); Eng and Chang Bunker (approx. 6½ miles away); Slave Cemetery (approx. 6.6 miles away); Hardin Taliaferro (approx. 7.1 miles away); The Andy Griffith Show
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 6, 2010
2. Dobson Marker
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Also see . . .
1. Stoneman’s Raid, March 23 – April 26, 1865. (Submitted on August 6, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. Major General George Stoneman Led the Last American Civil War Cavalry Raid. HistoryNet.com website. (Submitted on August 6, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 6, 2010
3. Marker on Main Street
Credits. This page was last revised on July 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 787 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 6, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
