On St Johns Church Road at Mt Olive Road, on the right when traveling north on St Johns Church Road.
side 1
Adolph Nussmann
1739-1794
Pioneer minister and founder of the Lutheran Church in North Carolina
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Born in German; educated in the University of Gottingen; called through commissioners Christopher . . . — — Map (db m77377) HM
On Cabarrus Avenue W (State Highway 1002) east of Crowell Drive SW.
Presbyterian. Est. 1867 by Luke Dorland to educate Negro women, Scotia Seminary merged in 1930 with Barber Memorial Institute. Coed since 1954. — — Map (db m43383) HM
On Concord Parkway North (U.S. 29) at Church Street North, on the right when traveling north on Concord Parkway North.
Cannon Mills president, 1921-1962; advanced the marketing of textiles. Civic leader and health care benefactor. Grave is one mile south. — — Map (db m42696) HM
Constructed in 1960 by Bruton Smith, Charlotte Motor Speedway is one of the world's most innovative sports entertainment venues. Known as "America's Home for Racing," the historic complex hosted NASCAR's first official 600-mile race and continues to . . . — — Map (db m145712) HM
On Union Street South just south of Means Avenue Southeast, on the right when traveling south.
This magnificent Concord City Hall was built in 1902 and sadly demolished in 1957. It anchored the northwest corner of South Union Street and Barbrick Avenue and was replaced by a new City Hall built on the same spot, now called the City Hall . . . — — Map (db m175762) HM
Near Rocky River Road (State Road 1139) at Lower Rocky River Road, on the right when traveling south.
Organized about 1751
Cabarrus County
formerly Mecklenburg
Alexander Craighead called as regular pastor April 1758, he instilled principles of civil and religious liberty in the people he served and in 1771-1775 they announced to the world . . . — — Map (db m237988) HM
On Union Street South just north of Means Avenue Southeast, on the right when traveling south.
Mr. Sandy Smith build his North Union Street residence around 1868 on what is now a parking lot at the southeast corner of Killarny Avenue and North Union Street. In 1918 the residence became a YMCA, to be later converted in 1940 to the Community . . . — — Map (db m175763) HM
On Union Street South north of Corban Avenue SW, on the left when traveling north.
Before modern transportation Concord citizens got around on foot or by horse. When people came into town, they needed a place to tie their horses. Here, on Union Street, lie two horse ring remnants from the late 1800s or early 1900s. At one time, . . . — — Map (db m258295) HM
On Union Street North just north of Means Avenue Southeast, on the right when traveling south.
The railroad came to Concord in the 1850's and played an important role in industrial growth. The depot, shown in the lower image, was located on the east side of the railroad tracks near present-day Corban Ave SW. The structure is said to have been . . . — — Map (db m175758) HM
On Union Street South just south of Cabarrus Avenue West (County Road 1002), on the right when traveling south. Reported permanently removed.
Catawba Indians originally inhabited present day Cabarrus County when significant numbers of Dutch, Scots-Irish, German, and Welsh-English families began traveling the Great Wagon Road to North Carolina backcountry in the middle of the eighteenth . . . — — Map (db m258305) HM
On Union Street S just north of Means Avenue Southeast, on the right when traveling south.
This image shows the original Cabarrus County Courthouse, built after the Town of Concord was laid out in 1796 on a 26 acre tract of land called 'Pea Ridge' near the old Indian Trading Path. It was a modest frame structure 30 feet wide and 30 feet . . . — — Map (db m175757) HM
On Union Street North north of Cabarrus Avenue West (County Road 1002), on the left when traveling north.
Horton Building
Commerce and
Merchants Building
1952
National
Register of
Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the
Interior — — Map (db m175773) HM
On Union Street South at Means Avenue Southeast, on the right when traveling north on Union Street South.
This monument erected to the memory of the Confederate dead of Cabarrus County N.C.
With granite and marble and branch of the cypress the emblems of peace shall thy slumbers enshrine then take this memento. 'Tis all we can offer. Oh grave . . . — — Map (db m175747) WM
On Poplar Tent Road 0.2 miles east of Pitts School Road NW, on the right when traveling east.
In memory of Reverend Hezekiah James Balch • Richard Harris • John Phifer • Benjamin Patton • David Reese • Zaccheus Wilson
Signers of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence
May 20, 1775 Charlotte, North Carolina — — Map (db m258307) HM
On Union Street S at Corban Street SE (U.S. 601) on Union Street S. Reported permanently removed.
Leader in founding of the Stonewall Jackson Training School, state senator, editor Concord “Standard” (1888-96) and “Uplift.” Home ½ block W. — — Map (db m43378) HM
On Union Street South just north of Means Avenue Southeast, on the right when traveling south.
In the last quarrter of the nineteenth century, many cotton mills were operating in Concord providing employment for great numbers of local citizens while swelling the population. The above is a tribute to Gibson, Coleman, and Odell mills.
The . . . — — Map (db m175761) HM
On Union Street South just north of Means Avenue Southeast, on the right when traveling south.
Red Hill Tavern was home to Martin Pheifer, Jr. Mr. Pheifer was a good friend of George Washington, having served with him at Valley Forge. For that reason President Washington was a private guest of Pheifer during his Southern Tour, dining and . . . — — Map (db m175756) HM
On Rocky River Road (State Road 1139) at Lower Rocky River Road, on the left when traveling north on Rocky River Road.
Presbyterian. Founded in
early 1750s. Hugh McAden
preached here 1755. First
regular pastor, Alexander
Craighead, 1758. Present
church constructed 1860. — — Map (db m237991) HM
On Union Street South just north of Means Avenue Southeast, on the right when traveling south.
The above images give tribute to Scotia Seminary, which was founded in 1867 on Depot Street for the education for young African American women. The first building at Scotia was the top image, a simple white siding structure. The lower images . . . — — Map (db m175760) HM
On Union Street South just north of Means Avenue Southeast, on the right when traveling south.
St. James was Concord's first Lutheran Church, established in 1843 by a number of Coldwater Lutehrans who wished to worship closer to their Concord homes. It was situated on Fayetteville Road (now Corban Avenue SE), oneo quarter mile east of St. . . . — — Map (db m175759) HM
On State Highway 73 at St Johns Church Road, on the right when traveling west on State Highway 73.
Lutheran. Began ca. 1745 as Dutch Buffalo Creek Church. Adolph Nussman was first regular pastor, 1773. Building erected 1845. 300 yards north. — — Map (db m77369) HM
On St Johns Church Road at Mt Olive Road (County Route 2416), on the right when traveling north on St Johns Church Road.
During the Civil War, about two hundred members of St. John’s Lutheran Church served in at least eight Confederate army units. The units included companies in the 8th, 20th, 33rd, 52nd, and 57th North Carolina Infantry regiments, as well as a . . . — — Map (db m77374) HM
On Union Street South at McAllister Avenue Southeast, on the right when traveling north on Union Street South.
Colonial trading route started in 17th century; extended from southern Va. to land of Catawba & Waxhaw Indians in N.C. Passed near this spot. — — Map (db m175745) HM
Near North Carolina Route 49 at Morehead Road, on the right when traveling south.
In memory of Alexander Queary and wife Peggy McCord Queary who, for religious freedom and for love of each other, fled to this land of liberty and near this spot found a home wherein they reared their children. Their descendants erect this . . . — — Map (db m263374) HM
In our hearts you will be then - now and for eternity
our 7-time Winston Cup champion a legend indeed thank you from your fans
Your NASCAR family in Vermont and New York — — Map (db m173391) HM
POW • MIA
You Are Not Forgotten
Let us remember the men and women. prisoners of war and those missing in action from all branches of service,
that are too often forgotten. Let us remember them. Far away from the homes and families they . . . — — Map (db m308972) WM
Near Idlebrook Road 0.1 miles east of Bethel Church Road when traveling east.
Bethel Church Arbor is an open, hand-hewn, timber-framed
structure which was built as a religious shelter for camp
meetings. Its exact construction date is not known, but church
records indicate that at least the earlier section of the arbor . . . — — Map (db m237892) HM
On Bethel Church Road (State Road 1145) at Idlebrook Road, on the right when traveling north on Bethel Church Road.
Earliest documented seat of Methodism in Cabarrus County. Originally used to house week-long camp meeting revivals traditionally held the second Sunday in August. A reported estimate of 2000 people attended in 1878. Families camped in cabins or . . . — — Map (db m237894) HM
On North Carolina Route 24/27 at Reed Mine Road, on the right when traveling west on North Carolina Route 24/27.
Gold discovered there 1799. Many gold mines were later operated in this area. N.C. was the chief gold-mining state to 1849. N. 4 mi. — — Map (db m40479) HM
On State Highway 49 at Lentz Harness Shop Road North (County Highway 2453), on the right when traveling east on State Highway 49. Reported permanently removed.
Began 1745 as Dutch Buffalo Creek Church. German Reformed & Lutheran, 1806-1875. Present structure, 1929, is 2 miles East. — — Map (db m184641) HM
On Wade Street at C Street, on the right when traveling west on Wade Street.
Congregation established 1900
Building erected between 1918-1921
Placed on the
National Register of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
January 9, 1986 — — Map (db m238046) HM
On MPCI Street just east of North College Street, on the right when traveling east.
Men from Mount Pleasant met here in August, 1861 to organize a unit for service in the Confederate Army. Many of these men were students of the North Carolina College in Mount Pleasant. This unit would become Company H, Eighth North Carolina, . . . — — Map (db m246217) HM WM
On South Main Street just south of Barringer Drive, on the right when traveling south.
Organized November 1869 in the chapel of North Carolina College (1859-1901) (First place of worship circa 1867-72) Edifice erected 1872directly west across South Main Street and facing Mont Amoena Female Seminary (1859-1927). . . . — — Map (db m245987) HM
On North Main Street at East Franklin Street ( Highway 73), on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
contributes to the
Mount Pleasant Historic District
placed on the
National Register of Historic Places
by the United States Department of the Interior
1986 — — Map (db m238004) HM
On Alexis High Shoals Road (State Road 1819) at Alexis Church Road, on the left when traveling west on Alexis High Shoals Road.
The 62-acre preserve, located approximately one mile west, is a remnant of the North Carolina land grants to Jacob Stroup, an early pioneer to this area. Jacob Stroup was born in 1722 in Baden-Württemberg (Germany) and died near here in 1804. The . . . — — Map (db m266723) HM
On South Main Street near West Central Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior
Downtown Mount Holly Historic District — — Map (db m248617) HM
On Catawba Street (State Highway 7) 0.1 miles south of Wilkinson Boulevard (U.S. 74), on the right when traveling north.
Devastated western N.C. and western Piedmont; destroyed homes, crops, mills, bridges. Ten lives lost, July 16, in washout of trestle 1 mile south. — — Map (db m108785) HM
On Main Street at Glenway Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Depot was designed by prominent
architect C.C. Hook of Charlotte.
The only NC electric interurban
passenger and shipping rail line.
Was backed by James B. Duke. — — Map (db m184590) HM
On Wilkinson Boulevard (U.S. 74) west of Mason Street, on the right when traveling west.
This marker commemorates the Lincoln
County Regiment, a local militia in Lincoln County, North Carolina, during the
American Revolution. On October 7th, 1780,
these patriots participated in a major
strategic victory at the Battle of . . . — — Map (db m282492) HM
On Catawba Street (State Highway 7) at Glenway Street, on the right when traveling east on Catawba Street.
Major in Revolution, leader of Lincoln County forces at the battle of Kings Mountain, 1780, where he was killed. His home stood nearby. — — Map (db m83249) HM
On Tryon Courthouse Road (State Highway 274) 0.1 miles Tryon School Road, on the left when traveling north.
Site of Tryon Court House 1774 to 1783
Camp of Lord Cornwalis ad British Army January 23, 1781.
Erected by descendants of Christian Mauney and their friends.
1919. W. A. Mauney CHM. — — Map (db m156454) HM
On North Mountain Street (North Carolina Route 274) at East Main Street ( Route 279), on the right when traveling north on North Mountain Street.
This painting represents three centuries of Cherryville heritage, The Bavarian tradition of shooting in the New Year was brought to the area by German settlers in the 18th century. The white pine trees that dominated the landscape inspired the . . . — — Map (db m266595) HM
On East 1st Street at North Mountain Street ( Route 274), on the left when traveling west on East 1st Street.
Based on the 1950's Curt Teich "Greetings from..." postcards celebrating cities and states throughout the United States, this painting represents snapshots of a special moment in time. Following World War II and prior to the Korean War, there was a . . . — — Map (db m266592) HM
World War I Dourus Dalton Beam •
Guyser Canipe •
John Q. Homesley •
Alfonso L. Mauney •
Clarence leonard Waters •
Phillip S. HulletWorld War II H. Clinton Adams •
David Alferd Baxter •
Francis Wayne Baxter •
Thomas Quay . . . — — Map (db m44603) WM
Near South Jacob Street south of East Main Street ( Highway 279), on the left when traveling south.
This nineteenth century building was used only for the incarceration of an occasional drunk. Logs are joined with square notches, with weatherboard gable ends and a gable roof. — — Map (db m44472) HM
Near South Jacob Street south of East Main Street ( Highway 279), on the left when traveling south.
The log building was built by Benaja Black in the 1800's, when the area was known as White Pines. Corn was the main crop at this time. Farmers received permits to make corn whiskey. It was brought to this warehouse, put into barrels, and shipped . . . — — Map (db m44468) HM
Near South Jacob Street south of East Main Street ( Highway 279), on the left when traveling south.
This simple schoolhouse, built in 1898, is typical of small schools built in the turn of the century. Was built on land belonging to John F. Black and served until 1912 when a larger school replaced it. — — Map (db m44464) HM
The home of business, civic, religious and educational leader and member of the North Carolina Legislature. Designed to demonstrate the quality of the products of Kendrick Brick and tile. — — Map (db m44480) HM
Near South Jacob Street south of East Main Street ( Highway 279), on the left when traveling south.
First used as city hall in 1892
Built by M.L. Rudisill, Mayor at that time
Prior to 1892, the city council met in store buildings or in homes of members.
The town paid $15.00 per year rent until the building was donated to town . . . — — Map (db m44470) HM
Near South Jacob Street south of East Main Street ( Highway 279), on the left when traveling south.
The log building was built by Benaja Black in 1847, when the area was known as White Pines. The logs are securely joined with pegs. Meat was cured here by subjecting it to dense smoke, and it was stored here during the winter or until used. — — Map (db m44474) HM
On Ferguson Ridge Road (State Road 1109) 0.6 miles south of Crawford Road, on the right when traveling south.
Federal style home of surveyor, gold miner, Justice of the Peace, and Register of Deeds. Site served as a stage coach stop and post office. Later Victorian additions in 1895 and major renovations in 1976. — — Map (db m240783) HM
Confederate Soldiers monument
On these grounds between 1861-1865
over 1500 men from Gaston County
answered the call of their State and
County to Defend the South in the
War between the States. Reverse
Co. 1-11 87th NC Militia . . . — — Map (db m18586) WM
Named for G.M. Dallas. First seat of Gaston County, 1846-1911; site of Gaston College, now extinct. Courthouse built 1848 is here. — — Map (db m18573) HM
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