Salisbury in Rowan County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Elizabeth Maxwell Steele
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 2, 2010
1. Elizabeth Maxwell Steele Marker
to the memory of
Elizabeth
Maxwell Steele
Patriot
1781 - 1911
Erected 1911 by Daughters of the American Revolution – Elizabeth Maxwell Steele Chapter.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Women. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1781.
Location. 35° 40.115′ N, 80° 28.122′ W. Marker is in Salisbury, North Carolina, in Rowan County. Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street (U.S. 29) and West Council Street, on the left when traveling north on North Main Street. Marker is in 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Washington's Southern Tour (a few steps from this marker); Washington’s Tour of the Southern States (a few steps from this marker); St. Luke’s Episcopal Church (a few steps from this marker);
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Regarding Elizabeth Maxwell Steele. She was a Revolutionary War patriot who ran a tavern here in Salisbury.
Her last name is often incorrectly listed as Steel.
Also see . . . Steel, Elizabeth Maxwell (1733–1790). NCPedia entry by William West. (Submitted on February 1, 2014.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 2, 2010
2. Salisbury Marker
On February 2, 1781, American General Nathanael Greene was staying at Steele’s Tavern in Salisbury, NC. While there, Elizabeth Maxwell Steele provided Greene with food and money that he used to pay his troops.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 2, 2010
3. Rowan County Courthouse
The Elizabeth Maxwell Steele marker can be seen here on the right end of the building.
Public Domain - Courtesy Wikipedia Commons, 1856
4. The Despondent General Nathaniel Greene at Mrs. Steele’s Tavern
The British General Cornwallis had been getting the better of him. He must have brightened up considerably when Mrs. Steele presented him with three bags of coin.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 14, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,073 times since then and 118 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 14, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4. submitted on February 1, 2014.
