Harrisburg in Cabarrus County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Nathaniel Alexander
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, May 6, 2011
1. Nathaniel Alexander Marker
Erected 1936 by North Carolina Department of Conservation and Development. (Marker Number L-8.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Science & Medicine • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list.
Location. 35° 19.274′ N, 80° 39.642′ W. Marker is in Harrisburg, North Carolina, in Cabarrus County. Marker is at the intersection of 4815 NC Highway 49 South (State Highway 49) and Morehead Road (State Highway 1300), on the right on 4815 NC Highway 49 South. The marker located at the entrance to the Harrisburg Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Harrisburg NC 28075, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Charlotte Motor Speedway (approx. 2.6 miles away); Commemorating Rocky River Presbyterian Church (approx. 3.6 miles away); Rocky River Church (approx. 3.7 miles away); University of N.C. at Charlotte (approx. 4.1 miles away); Stonewall Jackson Training School
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Also see . . .
1. Biographical Directory of the United States Congress - Alexander, Nathaniel, (1756 - 1808). (Submitted on May 23, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
2. North Carolina Office of Governor - Governors of North Carolina - Nathaniel Alexander. (Submitted on May 23, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
3. Historic Cabarrus Association - The Concord Museum, Concord North Carolina - Speedway Ticket Office. This building was originally the home of Nathaniel Alexander, North Carolina’s first elected governor. Speedway expansion in the 1970s caused the house’s demolition. (Submitted on May 23, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, May 6, 2011
2. Wide view of the Nathaniel Alexander Marker
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, May 6, 2011
3. Site of the Nathaniel Alexander birthplace
Today the site of the Charlotte Motor Speedway in nearby Concord.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 28, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 935 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 23, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.
