Concord in Cabarrus County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

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James P. Cook

Photographed by Paul Crumlish, May 6, 2011

1. James P. Cook Marker

Inscription. Leader in founding of the Stonewall Jackson Training School, state senator, editor Concord “Standard” (1888-96) and “Uplift.” Home ½ block W.

Erected 1954 by North Carolina Archives Conservation and Highway. (Marker Number L-52.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Education. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 35° 24.53′ N, 80° 34.755′ W. Marker was in Concord, North Carolina, in Cabarrus County. It was at the intersection of Union Street S and Corban Street SE (U.S. 601) on Union Street S. The marker is located in front of the Cabarrus County Court House. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 77 Union Street S, Concord NC 28025, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was in the Piedmont

and in Greater Charlotte.

It was also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found 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 location: A different marker also named James P. Cook (here, next to this marker); Concord Horse Rings (within shouting distance of this marker); Morris House Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Harness and Carriage House

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(within shouting distance of this marker); In Memoriam (within shouting distance of this marker); Cabarrus County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Cabarrus Black Boys Fountain (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Town Hall (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Concord.

Regarding James P. Cook. Per the North Carolina Office of Archives & History — Department of Cultural Resources: "Cook's house referred to in the marker text no longer stands. The marker will be replaced when funds permit."

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has been replaced with the linked marker.

Wide view of the James P. Cook Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Paul Crumlish, May 6, 2011

2. Wide view of the James P. Cook Marker

Cannon House (1922) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Paul Crumlish

3. Cannon House (1922)

One of the National Register of Historic Places buildings in Stonewall Jackson Training School Historic District.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 13, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,196 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 13, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.