Concord in Cabarrus County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Jefferson Davis
Erected 1975 by Division of Archives and History. (Marker Number L-4.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 18, 1865.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 35° 24.742′ N, 80° 34.893′ W. Marker was in Concord, North Carolina, in Cabarrus County. Marker was at the intersection of Church Street North (North Carolina Route 73) and Killarney Avenue NE, on the left when traveling north on Church Street North. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 55 Killarney Ave NE, Concord NC 28025, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Horton Building Commerce and Merchants Building (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hotel Concord (about 600 feet away); Corl Building (about 600 feet away); Concord National Bank (about 600 feet away); Concord, NC (approx. 0.2 miles away); General Merchandise Store (approx. 0.2 miles away); Commercial Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pythian Building (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Concord.
More about this marker. Marker was originally located 500 feet south in front of the Cabarrus County Public Library at 27 Union St N (GPS 35.410889, -80.58197).
Regarding Jefferson Davis. On the night he stayed at this location Jefferson Davis was unaware that President Lincoln had been assassinated (died Sat. 4/15) and did not receive the news until he reached Charlotte, NC the next day (4/19). His overnight stay in Concord was secret. Davis was being pursued by Union troops who eventually captured him in GA and imprisoned him for two years at Ft. Monroe. Davis was never formally charged and never tried, though he was accused of treason against the Union.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 22, 2011, by Tom Daoust of Concord, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,339 times since then and 23 times this year. Last updated on April 14, 2023, by Paul Liepe of Danville, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 22, 2011, by Tom Daoust of Concord, North Carolina. 3. submitted on April 14, 2023, by Paul Liepe of Danville, Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.