Statesville in Iredell County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Old Fourth Creek Burying Ground
1756-1888
Built by the pioneers, this wall was reconstructed by the national government and the city of Statesville as a tribute to the patriotism and character of these citizens of Iredell County.
Erected 1934 by The Colonial Dames, the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Daughters of the Confederacy, The American War Mothers and the American Legion Auxiliary, the Spanish American War Veterans and Auxiliary.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Civil • War, US Revolutionary • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the United Daughters of the Confederacy series lists.
Location. 35° 47.14′ N, 80° 53.47′ W. Marker is in Statesville, North Carolina, in Iredell County. Marker is on West End Avenue (State Highway 90), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Statesville NC 28677, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fourth Creek Meeting House (within shouting distance of this marker); Iredell County Confederate Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Statesville in the Civil War (approx. ¼ mile away); United Spanish American War Veterans Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); J. P. Caldwell (approx. 0.3 miles away); N.C. Association for the Blind (approx. 0.3 miles away); Vance House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Iredell County World War II Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Statesville.
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