Blowing Rock in Watauga County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Stoneman's Raid

Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, August 28, 2016

1. Stoneman's Raid Marker

The new N-10 marker (cast in 2012), in the current/correct location in Blowing Rock.

Inscription. On a raid across western N.C. Gen. A.C. Gillem led part of Stoneman's U.S. cavalry through this vicinity, March 28, 1865.

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. 36° 7.97′ N, 81° 40.705′ W. Marker is in Blowing Rock, North Carolina, in Watauga County. It is on Main Street (Business U.S. 321) south of Sunset Drive, on the right when traveling south. Located in front of the Blowing Rock 1888 Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1094 Main St, Blowing Rock NC 28605, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s and he Mountains in the High Country. It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

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and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation,

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: Daniel Boone Trail Marker (here, next to this marker); Watauga Hotel Cottage (here, next to this marker); Storie's Soda Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Martin House (within shouting distance of this marker); Blowing Rock Memorial Park (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memory Of Those Who Made The Supreme Sacrifice (within shouting distance of this marker); Blowing Rock Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Appalachian Ski Mountain (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Blowing Rock.

More about this marker. The original N-10 marker was erected 1 mile south of here in 1940 to mark the 75th anniversary of Stoneman's Raid. The 1940 marker was removed by the state highway department during highway construction.

Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, August 28, 2016

2. Stoneman's Raid Marker

The new N-10 marker (cast in 2012), in the current/correct location in Blowing Rock.

A replacement marker cast in 2012 was erroneously erected 38 miles east of here in Roaring River, NC. Though the raiders did pass through both locations, the N-10 marker was recently relocated to Blowing Rock 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 & Misplaced Replacement Marker also titled "Stoneman's Raid".

Also see . . . Marker finally finds its way home. The Stoneman Gazette (11/16/2015) (Submitted on November 18, 2015, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.)

Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, August 28, 2016

3. Stoneman's Raid Marker

The new N-10 marker (cast in 2012), in the current/correct location in Blowing Rock.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2015, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 800 times since then and 26 times this year. Last updated on June 20, 2016, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 29, 2016, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.