Eden in Rockingham County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Land of Eden
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, February 4, 2013
1. “Land of Eden” Marker
Erected 1936 by State Historical Commission. (Marker Number J-7.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1728.
Location. 36° 29.729′ N, 79° 46.373′ W. Marker is in Eden, North Carolina, in Rockingham County. It is at the intersection of South Hamilton Street and Early Avenue, on the right when traveling north on South Hamilton Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: S Hamilton Street, Eden NC 27289, 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: A different marker also named Land of Eden (here, next to this marker); Annie Eliza Johns (approx. 0.4 miles away); River boat Men: Dan River, 1792 1892 (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named Land of Eden (approx. 0.6 miles away); Luther H. Hodges (approx. 0.7 miles away); Leaksville Landing (approx. 0.8 miles away);
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, February 4, 2013
2. “Land of Eden” Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, February 4, 2013
3. “Land of Eden” Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 5, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 805 times since then and 14 times this year. Last updated on February 5, 2013. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 5, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
