Laurinburg in Scotland County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Quackenbush
Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, June 8, 2012
1. Quackenbush Marker
Front
Orange County, North Carolina
December 12, 1849
March 9, 1903
Laurinburg, North Carolina
Back
Twenty One Years
Principal Laurinburg High School
1879-1900
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In recognition of his exalted character, in appreciation of his ennobling influence upon youth.
Erected by a people grateful for his love and service.
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"His life was gentle and the elements so moved in him that nature might stand up and say to all world, 'This was a man.'"
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1844.
Location. 34° 46.55′ N, 79° 27.63′ W. Marker is in Laurinburg, North Carolina, in Scotland County. It is at the intersection of Biggs Street and Roper Street, on the right on Biggs Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Laurinburg NC 28352, 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 walking distance of this marker: Scotland County Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); 09.11.2001 (a few steps from this marker); Our Confederate Heroes (a few steps from this marker); Laurinburg
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Laurinburg (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, June 8, 2012
2. Quackenbush Marker (front)
Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, June 8, 2012
3. Quackenbush Marker (back)
Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, June 8, 2012
4. Quackenbush Marker (right)
Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, June 8, 2012
5. Quackenbush Marker (left)
Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, June 8, 2012
6. Quackenbush Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 835 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on June 12, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
