Near Littleton in Warren County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Nathaniel Macon

1758-1837

Photographed By Kevin Vincent, September 2, 2013

1. Nathaniel Macon Marker

Inscription. Nathaniel Macon, a nationally prominent senator and congressman from North Carolina, was born December 17,1758. He served in the United States Congress continuously for thirty-seven years, as representative from 1791 to 1815 and as senator from 1815 until he resigned in1828. As Speaker of the House of Representatives from 1801-1807, Macon was one of the most powerful men in the nation and exercised great influence until his death June 29, 1837.

His wish was that no grief be expressed at his funeral. He requested that dinner and grog be served and that each friend cast a stone on his grave. He is buried at his homeplace beside his wife and son. The fourth grave is believed to be Macon's grandson. Large mounds of stones cover all the graves. Thomas Jefferson referred to Macon as "The Last of the Romans."

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #03 Thomas Jefferson series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 29, 1837.

Location. 36° 28.894′ N, 77° 59.756′ W. Marker is near Littleton, North Carolina, in Warren County. Marker is on Nathaniel Macon Drive (County Road 1348) half a mile west of Eaton Ferry Road (County Road 1344)

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, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 211 Nathaniel Macon Dr, Littleton NC 27850, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named Nathaniel Macon (approx. 3.8 miles away); William Miller (approx. 4.9 miles away); Littleton College (approx. 5.6 miles away); Willis Alston, Jr. (approx. 5.7 miles away); Person's Ordinary (approx. 6 miles away); Ella Baker (approx. 6 miles away); Plummer Bernard Young (approx. 6 miles away); Bragg Home (approx. 10.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Littleton.

More about this marker. I believe Nathaniel Macon Drive is also called Buck Spring Drive. This is a rural area and Buck Spring is the name of the historic plantation rather than a town.

Nathaniel Macon's grave image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Kevin Vincent, September 2, 2013

2. Nathaniel Macon's grave

with marker in foreground

Photographed By Kevin Vincent, September 2, 2013

3. Nathaniel Macon's grave

In his will he stated that he wanted no monument and no elaborate funeral and asked that they lay a stone on his grave.

Nathaniel Macon's grave with close-up of monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Kevin Vincent, September 2, 2013

4. Nathaniel Macon's grave with close-up of monument

Although Macon did not request a grave marker, this was erected, in 1919, by the NC Historical Commission and Macon Community Club.

Sons of American Revolution footstone for grave image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Kevin Vincent, September 2, 2013

5. Sons of American Revolution footstone for grave

Nathaniel Macon's homeplace -- Buck Spring plantation image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Kevin Vincent, September 2, 2013

6. Nathaniel Macon's homeplace -- Buck Spring plantation

His original 2-bedroom home burned in 1977; however, this reconstruction now stands in its place.

original outbuilding on Buck Spring plantation image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Kevin Vincent, September 2, 2013

7. original outbuilding on Buck Spring plantation

Credits. This page was last revised on May 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 21, 2013, by Kevin Vincent of Arlington, Virginia. This page has been viewed 586 times since then and 24 times this year. Last updated on May 8, 2023, by Michael Buckner of Durham, North Carolina. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on October 21, 2013, by Kevin Vincent of Arlington, Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.