Salisbury in Rowan County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Washington's Southern Tour
Erected 1962 by Archives and Highway Departments. (Marker Number L-64.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, the George Washington Slept Here, and the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1952.
Location. 35° 40.107′ N, 80° 28.124′ W. Marker is in Salisbury, North Carolina, in Rowan County. Marker is at the intersection of N Main Street and W Council Street, on the left when traveling north on N Main Street. Marker is located in front of the Rowan County Court House. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Salisbury NC 28144, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church (here, next to this marker); Washington’s Tour of the Southern States (a few steps from this marker); Rowan County Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); Elizabeth Maxwell Steele (a few steps from this marker); Wiley Immanuel Lash (a few steps from this marker); Rowan County World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Boone Trail 1769 (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old English Cemetery (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salisbury.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 637 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 2, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4, 5. submitted on July 21, 2023, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.