Near Morven in Anson County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
John J. McRae
1815-1868
Photographed by Paul Crumlish, May 6, 2011
1. John J. McRae Marker
Erected 1938 by North Carolina Division of Archives and History. (Marker Number K-6.)
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.
Location. 34° 50.997′ N, 79° 59.443′ W. Marker is near Morven, North Carolina, in Anson County. It is at the intersection of State Highway 52 and Old Sneedsboro Road (State Highway 1829), on the right when traveling south on State Highway 52. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Morven NC 28119, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Piedmont. 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 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: North Carolina / South Carolina (approx. 3.2 miles away); Sherman's March (approx. 5.9 miles away); a different marker also named Sherman's March (approx. 6.4 miles away); a different marker also named North Carolina / South Carolina (approx. 6½ miles away); Pegues Place / Revolutionary Cartel (approx. 6.7 miles away in South
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Sneedsborough (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing).
More about this marker. McRae was born in the abandoned town of Sneedsborough. The only remaining indication of the Sneedsborough is the cemetery.
Also see . . . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress - McRae, John Jones, (1815 - 1868). (Submitted on May 11, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
Photographed by Paul Crumlish, May 6, 2011
2. Wide view of the John J. McRae Marker
On the left next to the Sneedsborough Marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,432 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 11, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.
