Historical Markers and War Memorials in Waxhaw, North Carolina
Monroe is the county seat for Union County
Waxhaw is in Union County
Union County(28) ► ADJACENT TO UNION COUNTY Anson County(16) ► Cabarrus County(62) ► Mecklenburg County(205) ► Stanly County(10) ► Chesterfield County, South Carolina(19) ► Lancaster County, South Carolina(60) ►
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"This sculpture is a symbol of freedom, service and sacrifice." It pays tribute to our Veterans who served, are presently serving and will serve in the future and honors those MIA and POW and Fallen Heroes. Dedicated on Veterans Day 2015. — — Map (db m175722) WM
Home of R.J. Belk Company 1894-1938. PResented in 1970 to the Waxhaw Woman's Club by the families of William Henry Belk and Dr. John M. Belk. Restored 1973-1974 by the Waxhaw Woman's Club. Jack O. Boyte, Restoration Architect. Boyce M. Brown, . . . — — Map (db m175723) HM
Colonial trading route, dating from the seventeenth century, from Petersburg, Virginia, to the Waxhaw Indians in Carolina, passed nearby. — — Map (db m175717) HM
Honoring the men and women who have defended the freedoms we enjoy, this wall represents centuries of military service during times of conflict and peace. We, the citizens of the Waxhaw area, humbly say "Thank you." — — Map (db m175718) WM
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The Carolinas Campaign began on February 1, 1865, when Union Gen. William T. Sherman led his army north from Savannah, Georgia, after the “March to the Sea.” Sherman’s objective was to join Gen. Ulysses S. Grant in . . . — — Map (db m220543) HM