On Independence Boulevard (U.S. 74) at North Indian Trail Road, on the right when traveling south on Independence Boulevard.
Colonial trading path, dating from the seventeenth century, from Petersburg, Virginia, to the Waxhaw Indians in Carolina, passed nearby. — — Map (db m237876) HM
On East Roosevelt Boulevard (U.S. 74/601) at Dove Street, on the right when traveling south on East Roosevelt Boulevard.
World War II army camp, trained 13,000 engineers. Named for R.C.A.F. pilot Frank Sutton of Monroe killed December 7, 1941. Camp was here. — — Map (db m175735) HM
On West Jefferson Street at North Stewart Street, on the right when traveling west on West Jefferson Street.
Secretary of Agriculture and later of the Treasury under Wilson. College president and author. His birthplace stood 60 yards north. — — Map (db m42546) HM
On North Main Street south of West Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling south.
Monroe Rotary Club
(chartered 4/1/1922)
retrieved the granite for this bench from the former Hotel Joffre on Main Street as a memento of their first meeting place.
Presented to the citizens of Union County
Centennial Celebration of Rotary . . . — — Map (db m294963) HM
On West Roosevelt Boulevard (U.S. 74/601) at Boyte Street, on the right when traveling east on West Roosevelt Boulevard.
Black civil rights leader. Advocate for armed self-defense. He broadcast Radio Free Dixie, 1961 - 1965, from exile in Cuba. Birthplace was ½ mile S. — — Map (db m237877) HM
On East Jefferson Street at North Beasley Street, on the right when traveling west on East Jefferson Street.
Governor, 1917-21, first in state nominated by a Democratic primary. N.C. Attorney General, state legislator. Birthplace was 50 ft. north. — — Map (db m42550) HM
On West Jefferson Street at North Main Street, on the right when traveling west on West Jefferson Street.
The original Charters of Freedom are on display in The Rotunda at the National Archives in Washington, D.C.
The Declaration of Independence was adopted July 4, 1776.
The United States Constitution was adopted . . . — — Map (db m294959) HM
Near North Main Street north of West Franklin Street, on the right when traveling north.
In Memory of
Union County Confederate Pensioners of Color
Wilson Ashcroft
Ned Byrd
Weary Clyburn
Wyatt Cunningham
George Curreton
Hamp Cuthbertson
Mose Fraser
Lewis McGill
Aaron Perry
Jeff Sanders
In honor of . . . — — Map (db m294970) WM
On West Franklin Street at North Main Street (North Carolina Route 207), on the left when traveling east on West Franklin Street.
In memory of the Revolutionary Soldiers of Union County
Samuel Adams
Thomas Ashcraft
Stephen Bellew
Britton Belk
William Blair
Reuben Boswell
James Bradley
William Brewer
Jeremiah Clontz
Captain John Cuthbertson . . . — — Map (db m294905) WM
On North Main Street north of West Franklin Street, on the right when traveling north.
December 7, 1941 September 2, 1945
The names of the heroic men of Union County who gave their lives in the Armed Forces of our country during World War II
Alexander, Kermit W.
Austin, Ernest Lee
Austin, Harry Lee
Autry, Heath . . . — — Map (db m294952) WM
On Weddington Road (North Carolina Route 84) at Potter Road, on the right when traveling east on Weddington Road.
One of the first tax supported, rural, graded high schools in North Carolina. Established on this site by legislative act March 7, 1901. — — Map (db m294901) HM
On North Main Street north of West Franklin Street, on the right when traveling north.
Died in service to their country
William McMurray Aldridge
Judge Lee Austin
George A. Ball
Samuel Dallas Carter
Henry Crowell
Melvin M. Deese
Jackson Fincher
Arthur A. Flow
John L. Garland
James P. Gordon . . . — — Map (db m294908) WM
On Stevens Mill Road (Parish Road 1524) north of Divide Road, on the left when traveling north.
In the late 1700s, William Blair built a grist mill at the upper end of Goose Creek. His holdings included 1,405 acres along both sides of the creek. In colonial days, the mill was near the old stagecoach line and was a community gathering place, . . . — — Map (db m266954) HM
On East North Main Street (County Road 1301) just east of North Broome Street (State Highway 16), on the right when traveling east.
"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
On East South Main Street (State Highway 75) at South Providence Street, on the right when traveling east on East South Main Street.
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
On East South Main Street (State Highway 75) at North Broome Street (State Highway 16), on the right when traveling west on East South Main Street.
Colonial trading route, dating from the seventeenth century, from Petersburg, Virginia, to the Waxhaw Indians in Carolina, passed nearby. — — Map (db m175717) HM
On East North Main Street (County Road 1301) just east of North Broome Street (State Highway 16), on the right when traveling east.
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
On Brady Road at Bigham Road, on the left when traveling west on Brady Road.
(preface):
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. Shermans objective was to join Gen. Ulysses S. Grant in . . . — — Map (db m220543) HM
On Monroe Street (U.S. 74) at North Camden Road, on the right when traveling west on Monroe Street.
Baptist. Est. as Wingate School in 1896; a junior college, 1923; became a senior college in 1977. University since 1995. Campus one block north. — — Map (db m175737) HM
