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Eden in Rockingham County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
 

Land of Eden

 
 
Land of Eden Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, February 4, 2013
1. Land of Eden Marker
Inscription. This marks the corner Byrds “Land of Eden” granted 1733.
 
Erected by George Reynolds Chapter – Daughters of the American Revolution.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial EraSettlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1733.
 
Location. 36° 29.729′ N, 79° 46.373′ W. Marker is in Eden, North Carolina, in Rockingham County. It is at the intersection of S Hamilton Street and Early Avenue, on the right when traveling north on S Hamilton Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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); Dan River (approx. 0.8 miles away); Leaksville Cotton Mill (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eden.
 
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Land of Eden Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, February 4, 2013
2. Land of Eden Marker
Land of Eden Marker image. Click for full size.
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 605 times since then and 13 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.
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