Salisbury in Rowan County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Washington’s Tour of the Southern States
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 2, 2010
1. Washington’s Tour of the Southern States Marker
Patriotic Commemoration
of the visit
of
George Washington
on his
tour of the
Southern States
1791
Erected 1925 by North Carolina Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1791.
Location. 35° 40.11′ N, 80° 28.13′ W. Marker is in Salisbury, North Carolina, in Rowan County. It is at the intersection of N Main Street (U.S. 29) and W Council Street, on the left when traveling north on N Main Street. Marker is on the front of the Rowan County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Salisbury NC 28144, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Piedmont and in Greater Charlotte. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. 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: Rowan County Courthouse (here, next to this marker); St. Luke’s Episcopal Church (here, next to this marker); Washington's Southern Tour (a few steps from this marker); Elizabeth Maxwell Steele (a few steps from this marker); Wiley Immanuel Lash (a few steps from
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 2, 2010
2. Marker in Salisbury
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 2, 2010
3. Marker at the Rowan County Courthouse
Several markers are located at this site. The Tour of the Southern States marker can be seen in this photo on the front of the building.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 2, 2010
4. Rowan County Courthouse
The marker is located on the front of this building. The leftmost pillar blocks it from view in this photo.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 14, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 971 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 14, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
