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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Rockingham County, North Carolina

 
Clickable Map of Rockingham County, North Carolina and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Rockingham County, NC (43) Alamance County, NC (134) Caswell County, NC (41) Forsyth County, NC (256) Guilford County, NC (290) Stokes County, NC (20) Henry County, VA (10) Pittsylvania County, VA (24)  RockinghamCounty(43) Rockingham County (43)  AlamanceCounty(134) Alamance County (134)  CaswellCounty(41) Caswell County (41)  ForsythCounty(256) Forsyth County (256)  GuilfordCounty(290) Guilford County (290)  StokesCounty(20) Stokes County (20)  HenryCountyVirginia(10) Henry County (10)  PittsylvaniaCounty(24) Pittsylvania County (24)
Wentworth is the county seat for Rockingham County
Adjacent to Rockingham County, North Carolina
      Alamance County (134)  
      Caswell County (41)  
      Forsyth County (256)  
      Guilford County (290)  
      Stokes County (20)  
      Henry County, Virginia (10)  
      Pittsylvania County, Virginia (24)  
 
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1 North Carolina, Rockingham County, Eden — J-25 — “Land of Eden”
Near here ran southern line of estate of Wm. Byrd, Virginia planter, author, and surveyor of Va.-N.C. boundary line, 1728.Map (db m63011) HM
2 North Carolina, Rockingham County, Eden — J-7 — “Land of Eden”
20,000-acre estate of William Byrd, Virginia planter, author, surveyor of VA.-N.C. line, 1728. S.W. corner here.Map (db m63012) HM
3 North Carolina, Rockingham County, Eden — “River boat Men: Dan River, 1792 – 1892”A Tribute
The mural of the river boatmen is a tribute to the men who were responsible for the economic development of the vast interior region along the Dan River. The most prominent figures in the mural, the African American boatmen in the foreground, . . . Map (db m214863) HM
4 North Carolina, Rockingham County, Eden — Annie Eliza Johns“Florence Nightingale of the South”
Anne “Annie” Eliza Johns, volunteer nurse, poet, teacher, and author of Cooleemee, A Tale of Southern Life, is buried here with her family in the Church of the Epiphany Cemetery. She was born in Pittsylvania Co.,Va., on July 16, . . . Map (db m63047) HM
5 North Carolina, Rockingham County, Eden — J-88 — Barnett Canal
Built here in 1813 by James Barnett. Later it powered the largest continuously operating textile complex in the northern piedmont.Map (db m63015) HM
6 North Carolina, Rockingham County, Eden — J-82 — Calcium Carbide
Industrial experiment nearby in 1892 led to discovery of process for its manufacture. First produced commercially by James T. Morehead.Map (db m63016) HM
7 North Carolina, Rockingham County, Eden — J-93 — Charlie Poole1892-1931
Pioneer country music recording artist. With N. C. Ramblers. 1918-31, popularized old time music. Grave ½ mi. SW.Map (db m214864) HM
8 North Carolina, Rockingham County, Eden — Dan RiverVital Supply Line — Confederate Lifeline —
The Roanoke Navigation Company opened the upper Dan River here for batteau traffic in the 1820s, and the towns of Leaksville (present-day Eden) and Madison became river ports. During the antebellum era, farmers shipped their produce downstream to . . . Map (db m63043) HM
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9 North Carolina, Rockingham County, Eden — J-113 — Industrial Education Centers
As forerunners of state community colleges, 1958-1963, boosted vocational training. First in N.C. operated 200 yards E.Map (db m214869) HM
10 North Carolina, Rockingham County, Eden — Land of Eden
This marks the corner Byrds “Land of Eden” granted 1733.Map (db m63014) HM
11 North Carolina, Rockingham County, Eden — Leaksville Cotton MillCloth for Sale — Confederate Lifeline —
Former Gov. John Motley Morehead built the Leaksville cotton factory here in 1839. Water from the nearby Smith River rapids powered the stone mill. In May and June 1861, the factory furnished 1,700 yards of osnaburg (a coarse, strong cloth . . . Map (db m63044) HM
12 North Carolina, Rockingham County, Eden — J-91 — Leaksville Landing
Port for bateau trade on Dan River. Improved by Roanoke Navigation Company, 1820s. Ruins visible at low water. 200 yards west.Map (db m63007) HM
13 North Carolina, Rockingham County, Eden — J-44 — Lower Saura Town
A village of the Saura Indians, abandoned by that tribe in the early 18th century, was on Dan River, 2½ mi. N.E.Map (db m63052) HM
14 North Carolina, Rockingham County, Eden — J-67 — Luther H. Hodges1898 - 1974
Governor, 1954-1961; U.S. Secretary of Commerce, 1961-1965. A founder of Research Triangle Park. Home is 100 yards east.Map (db m63013) HM
15 North Carolina, Rockingham County, Madison — J-15 — Alexander Martin1738 - 1807
Governor, 1782 - 85 and 1789 – 92; officer in the Revolution; member, Federal Convention of 1787; United States Senator. Home stood 1/2 mile N.Map (db m62990) HM
16 North Carolina, Rockingham County, Madison — Confederate Arms Factory
The Searcy & Moore gun factory was located 1 mile west on the waters of Hogans Creek. Owned by Alexander M. Searcy and Dr. J. S. Moore, the firm manufactured approximately 100 rifles for the State of North Carolina in 1862-1863. On July 10, 1863, . . . Map (db m18848) HM
17 North Carolina, Rockingham County, Madison — Law Office of Alfred Moore ScalesBuilt About 1854
Alfred Moore Scales Born November 27, 1827 -------------------- Admitted to Bar   1851 1851   Settled in Madison 1852   N.C. House of Commons 1857   U.S. Congress 1861   Vol. Co. H. of 3rd N.C. Volunteers 1863   Brigadier General CSA 1875-1884   . . . Map (db m63208) HM
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18 North Carolina, Rockingham County, Madison — Madison's Own: The Hoppers
Known as America's Favorite Family of Gospel Music, The Hoppers have traveled the world performing Christian Music and sharing God's matchless love. ☆ Claude          Connie ☆ ☆ Will                  Dean ☆ ☆ . . . Map (db m235232) HM
19 North Carolina, Rockingham County, Madison — Murphy Street
Named in honor of ARCHIBALD DEBOW MURPHEY 1777-1832 "Father of North Carolina Public Schools" Graduate, Professor and Trustee of the State University Advocate of Public Schools and Internal Improvements Diligent Explorer of . . . Map (db m235235) HM
20 North Carolina, Rockingham County, Madison — J-121 — Robert Opie Lindsay1894 - 1952
Fighter pilot. State's only WWI ace. Shot down 6 German planes, 1918. Born 1 mi. SW.Map (db m172165) HM
21 North Carolina, Rockingham County, Madison — Scales Law OfficeDuty, Courage & Daring
Alfred M. Scales was born on November 26, 1827, in eastern Rockingham County. After attending Caldwell Institute in Greensboro and the University of North Carolina, he read law under Judge William H. Battle, then settled in Madison and opened his . . . Map (db m62981) HM
22 North Carolina, Rockingham County, Madison — J-90 — Slink Shoal Sluice
Dan River improvements built 1820s by Roanoke Navigation Co. include sluice & wing dams ¼ mi. E. Rebuilt, 1880s.Map (db m18831) HM
23 North Carolina, Rockingham County, Madison — J-14 — Stephen A. Douglas
Presidential nominee, 1860, United States Senator from Illinois, was married to Martha Martin, 1847, in house standing 2 miles N.E.Map (db m62989) HM
24 North Carolina, Rockingham County, Madison — The Madison Town Clock1919 — A memorial to the men who served and died in World War 1 —
Jim Vaughn, The American Legion and local citizens contributed to the purchase of the clock. The purpose of the clock was to serve as a local war memorial for those who served in the Great War. The clock is a rare number two striking clock which . . . Map (db m172167) HM WM
25 North Carolina, Rockingham County, Madison — J-17 — Thomas Settle, Jr.1831-1888
Justice N.C. Supreme Court, served in N.C. House & Senate. Confederate captain, minister to Peru. Home is 2 mi. W.Map (db m216978) HM
26 North Carolina, Rockingham County, Reidsville — J-45 — Alfred M. Scales1827-1892
Governor, 1885-1889, Confederate general, state legislator, and Congressman. Birthplace stood 3½ mi. E. Map (db m132553) HM
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27 North Carolina, Rockingham County, Reidsville — Booker T. Washington High School1922 – 1951
      The school was built to serve African-American students of Reidsville, NC and Rockingham County. The graduates of this great institution have made contributions to society in a variety of vocations and professions.       The outstanding . . . Map (db m63051) HM
28 North Carolina, Rockingham County, Reidsville — J-13 — David S. Reid
Governor, 1851-54, U.S. Senator, Congressman, member of peace conference, 1861, and of state conventions, 1861, 1875. Home stands 2 blocks E.Map (db m211442) HM
29 North Carolina, Rockingham County, Reidsville — First Baptist ChurchHistorical Marker
The First Baptist Church was established in 1874 and is the oldest African-American congregation in the city of Reidsville. The Gothic revival-style architectural building was located at 401 South Scales Street adjacent to this site. The building . . . Map (db m136323) HM
30 North Carolina, Rockingham County, Reidsville — J-94 — First Public School in N.C.
First free school in the state, established under Common School Law of 1839, opened January 20 1840, in this vicinity.Map (db m211226) HM
31 North Carolina, Rockingham County, Reidsville — J-114 — Glenn T. Settle1894-1967
Founder of Wings Over Jordan Choir and Negro Hour radio show, 1937. He promoted traditional spiritual music & racial harmony. Born 2 mi. SW.Map (db m211227) HM
32 North Carolina, Rockingham County, Reidsville — Governor Reid Housec. 1881
. . . Map (db m63390) HM
33 North Carolina, Rockingham County, Reidsville — J-60 — High Rock Ford
Gen. Nathanael Greene maintained headquarters here, Feb. 28-Mar. 12. 1781, before meeting Cornwallis at Guilford Courthouse. Ford is 100 feet west.Map (db m214866) HM
34 North Carolina, Rockingham County, Reidsville — J-59 — Lenox Castle
Also called Rockingham Springs. Council of State met here, 1790. Owned by John Lenox, Archibald D. Murphey, & Thomas Ruffin. Famous health resort.Map (db m214867) HM
35 North Carolina, Rockingham County, Reidsville — Piedmont RailroadFlight of Jefferson Davis
The Piedmont Railroad, chartered in 1862, linked Danville, Virginia, with Greensboro, North Carolina. Work began on the road that autumn in Danville, but wartime labor and supply shortages impeded progress on the 48-mile-long line, which did not . . . Map (db m63046) HM
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36 North Carolina, Rockingham County, Reidsville — Saint Paul United Methodist Church1903 - 1972
Saint Paul Methodist Episcopal Church was organized in 1875 in a weatherboard building on Church Street near Holderby Street. Over the years, the building became dilapidated beyond repair. The new site was located on the corner of Williams and . . . Map (db m136324) HM
37 North Carolina, Rockingham County, Reidsville — J-8 — Speedwell Church
Presbyterian. Organized ca.1759. James McCready first regular minister, 1793. Present building erected about 1844.Map (db m181630) HM
38 North Carolina, Rockingham County, Reidsville — J-16 — Troublesome Iron Works
Used in the Revolution. Greene's army camped there after Battle of Guilford Courthouse,1781 Washington visited, 1791. Site is 1 ½ mile north.Map (db m214865) HM
39 North Carolina, Rockingham County, Ruffin — J-47 — O.P. Fitzgerald1829-1911
Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, 1890-1911: editor; author: education official in California. Born nearby.Map (db m211450) HM
40 North Carolina, Rockingham County, Wentworth — Wentworth and the WarConfederate Infantry Companies Form
When the Civil War began in 1861, the courthouse village of Wentworth contained a few hundred people as well as county buildings, law offices, several stores, two churches, two hotels, a school, a Masonic Hall, a tavern, a carriage factory, and two . . . Map (db m63041) HM
41 North Carolina, Rockingham County, Wentworth — Wentworth Methodist ChurchThe Price of War
Wentworth Methodist Church was organized in 1836, and the present sanctuary was constructed in 1859. It contains a slave gallery and is the last antebellum Methodist church building in Rockingham County. It was listed on the National Register of . . . Map (db m63042) HM
42 North Carolina, Rockingham County, Wentworth — Wentworth Methodist Church
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Built 1859Map (db m63389) HM
43 North Carolina, Rockingham County, Wentworth — J-26 — Wright Tavern
Built in 1816. Rare example of dog-run building. Operated by Wrights and Reids. Birthplace and home of Congressman J. W. Reid.Map (db m210926) HM
 
 
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