Concord in Cabarrus County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Charles A. Cannon
1892-1971
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 (approx. 2.1 miles away); Corl Building (approx. 2.1 miles away); Hotel Concord (approx. 2.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Concord.
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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.)
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 975 times since then and 43 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.