Danbury in Stokes County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Stoneman’s Raid
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 6, 2010
1. Stoneman’s Raid Marker
On a raid through western North Carolina Gen. Stoneman’s U.S. cavalry passed through Danbury, April 9, 1865.
Erected 1940 by Department of Conservation and Development. (Marker Number J-18.)
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 month for this entry is April 1909.
Location. 36° 24.565′ N, 80° 12.351′ W. Marker is in Danbury, North Carolina, in Stokes County. Marker is on Main Street (State Highway 89), on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Courthouse Circle, Danbury NC 27016, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Stokes County World War I Monument (a few steps from this marker); Stokes County Troops C.S.A (a few steps from this marker); Moody Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Stack-Bickett Law Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Gabriel Moore (within shouting distance of this marker); Moratock Furnace (approx. ¼ mile away); Moratock Iron Furnace (approx. half a mile away); Lewis David von Schweinitz (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Danbury.
Also see . . .
this page online
1. Stoneman’s Raid. North Carolina History Project website entry (Submitted on August 13, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Major General George Stoneman Led the Last American Civil War Cavalry Raid. HistoryNet website entry (Submitted on August 6, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 6, 2010
2. Danbury Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 6, 2010
3. Stoneman’s Raid Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 916 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 6, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
