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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Horton Building
Commerce and
Merchants Building
1952
National
Register of
Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the
Interior — — Map (db m175773) HM
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
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
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
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
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
Presbyterian. Founded in
early 1750s. Hugh McAden
preached here 1755. First
regular pastor, Alexander
Craighead, 1758. Present
church constructed 1860. — — Map (db m237991) HM
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
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
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
During the Civil War, about two hundred members of St. Johns 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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-Wόrttemberg (Germany) and died near here in 1804. The . . . — — Map (db m266723) HM
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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