Huntersville in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
General William Lee Davidson
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, February 4, 2013
1. General William Lee Davidson Marker
General William Lee Davidson
of Mecklenburg County N.C.
Born in 1746. Youngest son of George Davidson
of Lancaster, PA. who moved to Mecklenburg Co.,
North Carolina, in 1750.
Major 4th Reg. North Carolina Troops.
Promoted Lieutenant-Colonel.
Severely wounded at Calsons Mill.
He was promoted for bravery
to the rank of Brigadier-General.
With 300 men opposing Cornwallis and troops
he was killed at Battle of Cowans Ford
Februay 1, 1781.
Erected 1920 by Daughters of the American Revolution – Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence Chapter.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1746.
Location. 35° 21.949′ N, 80° 53.914′ W. Marker is in Huntersville, North Carolina, in Mecklenburg County. It is on Beatties Ford Road north of Sample Road, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located in the Hopewell Presbyterian Church cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Huntersville
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Regionally, this marker is in the Piedmont and in Greater Charlotte. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in 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: Richard Barry (here, next to this marker); William Graham (a few steps from this marker); William Bain Alexander (within shouting distance of this marker); John McKnitt Alexander (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memory of the Revolutionary War Patriots of Hopewell Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); The Oldest Cemetery and the Walls (within shouting distance of this marker); Upping Block (within shouting distance of this marker); The Church Building (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, February 4, 2013
2. General William Lee Davidson Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, February 4, 2013
3. Marker in the Hopewell Presbyterian Church Cemetery
The grave of Gen. William Lee Davidson is seen here next to the marker.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, February 4, 2013
4. General William Lee Davidson Gravestone
The gravestone of Gen. Davidson is next to the marker.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, February 4, 2013
5. S.A.R. Marker
The SAR marker is located to the left of the General William Lee Davidson Monument.
Photographed by Mark Parker, January 27, 2024
6. Honor Guard Commemoration of General Davidson at Hopewell Presbyterian Cemetery
Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 6, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,165 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 6, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 6. submitted on August 11, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina.
