Wilkesboro in Wilkes County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
James Wellborn
1767-1854
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, May 12, 2012
1. James Wellborn Marker
Served 27 years as state senator; colonel in War of 1812; delegate to the Constitutional Convention 1835. Grave is ⅕ mi. N.Erected 1987 by NC Division of Archives and History. (Marker Number M-42.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.
Location. 36° 8.446′ N, 81° 11.23′ W. Marker is in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, in Wilkes County. Marker is at the intersection of River Street (Route 268) and Stokes Street, on the right when traveling west on River Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wilkesboro NC 28697, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Montfort Stokes (approx. half a mile away); James Larkin Pearson (approx. half a mile away); Former Wilkesboro Elementary School (approx. 1.8 miles away); An Introduction to the Labyrinth (approx. 1.9 miles away); St. Paul's Episcopal Church
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Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox
2. James Wellborn Marker
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, May 12, 2012
3. James Wellborn Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 473 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 13, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
