Concord in Cabarrus County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Charles A. Cannon
1892-1971
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, May 6, 2011
1. Charles A. Cannon Marker
Cannon Mills president, 1921-1962; advanced the marketing of textiles. Civic leader and health care benefactor. Grave is one mile south.
Erected 1995 by North Carolina Division of Archives and History. (Marker Number L-96.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list.
Location. 35° 26.139′ N, 80° 36.22′ W. Marker is in Concord, North Carolina, in Cabarrus County. Marker is at the intersection of Concord Parkway North (U.S. 29) and Church Street North, on the right when traveling north on Concord Parkway North. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 920 Church Street North, Concord NC 28025, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Jefferson Davis Camp (approx. half a mile away); James W. Cannon (approx. 1.1 miles away); W. R. Odell (approx. 1˝ miles away); The Odell House (approx. 1˝ miles away); Red Hill (approx. 1˝ miles away); Horton Building Commerce and Merchants Building
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Also see . . .
1. Charles A. Cannon. NC Business Hall of Fame website entry:
A textile marketing genius, Charles Cannon would build a nationally dominant brand through advertising and packaging innovations for Cannon Mills. (Submitted on May 25, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
2. Charles Albert Cannon (1892-1971). North Carolina History Project website entry (Submitted on May 25, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
3. Charles Albert Cannon Sr. Find a Grave website entry (Submitted on April 14, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
via NC Business Hall of Fame, unknown
2. Charles A. Cannon
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, May 6, 2011
3. Wide view of the Charles A. Cannon Marker
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, May 6, 2011
4. Grave of Charles A. Cannon
Cannon is buried in the family plot at nearby Oakwood Cemetery.
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, May 20, 2001
5. A 2001 view of Fieldcrest Cannon Mills in Kannapolis
Looking at the Fieldcrest Cannon Headquarters (demolished 2005) and the smokestacks of Plant #1 (demolished 2006).
Credits. This page was last revised on April 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 966 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 25, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. 2. submitted on April 14, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 25, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.
