Charlotte center city in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Jefferson Davis Informed of Lincoln's Death
Photographed By Tom Daoust, January 21, 2011
1. Jefferson Davis Informed of Lincoln's Death Marker
Jefferson Davis was standing here when informed of Lincoln's death April 18, 1865Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln series list. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1873.
Location. 35° 13.591′ N, 80° 50.653′ W. Marker is in Charlotte, North Carolina, in Mecklenburg County. It is in Charlotte center city. Marker can be reached from the intersection of 4th Street and South Tryon Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is brass and is embedded in the concrete sidewalk. You have to walk on the sidewalk to see it. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Charlotte NC 28202, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Nearby History (here, next to this marker); RCA Victor (here, next to this marker); Battle of Charlotte (within shouting distance of this marker); The Johnston Building (within shouting distance of this marker); British Encampment, 1780 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Peters Hospital
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Additional commentary.
1. Jefferson Davis in Charlotte
Jefferson Davis was giving a speech to the people of Charlotte at this site. The telegram handed to Jefferson Davis incorrectly stated the date of Lincoln's death as April 11. Lincoln was shot on Friday, April 14 and died the next day on April 15, 1865.
— Submitted January 22, 2011, by Tom Daoust of Concord, North Carolina.
Additional keywords. Abraham Lincoln,
Photographed By Paul Liepe, April 12, 2023
2. In sidewalk in front of restaurant
Credits. This page was last revised on April 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 21, 2011, by Tom Daoust of Concord, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,142 times since then and 293 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 21, 2011, by Tom Daoust of Concord, North Carolina. 2. submitted on April 14, 2023, by Paul Liepe of Danville, Virginia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
