Roaring River in Wilkes County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Stoneman's Raid
Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox
1. Stoneman's Raid Marker
Erected 2012 by North Carolina Office of Archives and History. (Marker Number N-10.)
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 March 28, 1865.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 36° 12.36′ N, 81° 0.22′ W. Marker was in Roaring River, North Carolina, in Wilkes County. It was at the intersection of Elkin Highway (State Highway 268) and White Plains Road, on the right when traveling east on Elkin Highway. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Roaring River NC 28669, United States of America.
We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Regionally, this marker was in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found 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 9 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies: Richard Allen, Sr. (a few steps from this marker); Benjamin Cleveland (approx. 3½ miles away); North Wilkesboro Speedway
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More about this marker. The original N-10 marker was erected in Blowing Rock, NC, in 1940 to mark the 75th anniversary of Stoneman's Raid. The 1940 marker was removed by the state highway department during highway construction. A replacement marker cast in 2012 was erroneously erected here in Roaring River. Though the raiders did pass through here, the N-10 marker was recently relocated 38 miles west of here to Blowing Rock, NC, to conform to Stoneman's movements on March 28, 1865.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Old Marker & Relocated Replacement Marker also titled "Stoneman's Raid".
Also see . . . Marker finally finds its way home. The Stoneman Gazette (Submitted on November 18, 2015, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.)
Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, June 25, 2012
2. Stoneman's Raid Marker
Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, June 25, 2012
3. Stoneman's Raid Marker
Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox
4. Stoneman's Raid Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 940 times since then and 14 times this year. Last updated on June 20, 2016, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 25, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
