Near North Main Street (State Road 2414) just north of West Salisbury Street, on the left when traveling north.
Clock and Tower given in memory of Judge Hiram H. Ward 1923-2002 Lifelong resident of southern Davidson County, Denton's First Eagle Scout, wounded combat veteran of World War II, graduate of Denton High School and Wake Forest College and Law . . . — — Map (db m299594) HM
Near North Main Street (State Road 2414) just north of West Salisbury Street, on the left when traveling north.
The old Metters water-grist mill was erected and operated by John Hall in the mid 1800’s. It was located on Flat Swamp Creek, near what is now known as Highway 47, approximately five miles west of Denton. A Davidson County deed dated September 3, . . . — — Map (db m247277) HM
On North Carolina 8, on the left when traveling south on North Carolina 8.
Erected by The Robert E. Lee Chapter Daughters of the Confederacy No. 324 Sept. 14, 1905. [ Back of Monument: ] Sleep sweetly in your humble graves. Sleep martyrs of a fallen cause. For lo, a marble column craves the pilgrim here to pause. . . . — — Map (db m230948) WM
Colonial trading route dating from 17th century, from Petersburg, Virginia to Catawba and Waxhaw Indians in Carolina, passed nearby. — — Map (db m290047) HM
On Browntown Lane at Abbotts Creek Church Road, on the left when traveling south on Browntown Lane.
This 1756 church contains unique and artistic
North Carolina soft soapstone & pierced
tombstones, carved. by Anglo-German cabinet
and furniture makers, many attributed to the
Swicegood School, using the same tools as
used in furniture. They . . . — — Map (db m239122) HM
On Abbotts Creek Church Road (State Road 1743) at Browntown Lane, on the right when traveling east on Abbotts Creek Church Road.
The army of General Greene camped here in Feb. 1781 on his retreat before Lord Cornwallis, prior to the Battle of Guilford Court House. — — Map (db m239125) HM
On Becks Church Road 0.2 miles north of Homestead Drive, on the right when traveling north.
The congregation of Beck's Reformed Church was
organized in the year of our Lord, 1787, under
the leadership of the Rev. Mr. Schneider. The
first house of worship was a log structure
located in the proximity of this marker.
53 acres of land . . . — — Map (db m238973) HM
On Becks Church Road 0.2 miles north of Homestead Drive, on the right when traveling north.
In memory of all our
servicemen and women who served
their country.
Revolutionary War
Martin Frank • John Beck, Sr. • Captain Peter Hedrick • David Schmidt (Smith) • Peter Smith
Civil War
James Franklin Burkhart • G.W. . . . — — Map (db m239006) WM
On Simerson Road, on the right when traveling east.
In honor and memory
we offer tribute to
veterans of all branches
of our armed services
who served to preserve
our freedom and safety
God Bless America — — Map (db m222574) WM
Near North Main Street at West Center Street, on the right when traveling south.
Sacrificed his life for the cause of the Regulators. Was executed by officials of the Crown, June 19, 1771. Home was 8 miles south. — — Map (db m222577) HM
On Becks Church Road 0.2 miles north of Homestead Drive, on the right when traveling north.
Came to America from
Palatinate, Germany, 1738
Located in North Carolina
1755 to 1760
Took up 1465 acres of
land on “Four Mile-Branch”
A patriotic officer
in the Revolutionary War.
Tories burned his buildings
and stole his . . . — — Map (db m238974) HM WM
On North Main Street near W Center Street, on the right when traveling south.
In 1750, Daniel Boone, age 16, came with his father from Pennsylvania and settled near Boone’s Ford on Yadkin River, then in Rowan, now Davidson County. Near this spot, in 1781, the American Army under Gen. Nathanael Greene passed on its way from . . . — — Map (db m222580) HM
Near South Main Street at Court Square, on the right when traveling south.
(Upper plaque)
First court-house built facing west in center of square
Torn down and rebuilt on present site 1856
Burnt November 23, 1865
Rebuilt and used till 1918 when it was remodeled by county commissioners D.S. Siceloff, A.M. . . . — — Map (db m254090) HM
On North Main Street at East Center Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
In honor of
the Davidson County veterans
who served their country during
the Vietnam War
and
in memory of those who gave
their lives for the United States.
Richard Roosevelt Banks • Kenneth Clay Berrier • Gary Reid Clodfelter • Jacob . . . — — Map (db m239021) WM
On North Main Street at East Center Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
1917 – 1919
In honor of the
nine hundred and thirty men
of Davidson County
who served in the World War
and
in memory of the
following men who gave their
lives for the flag
Jesse L. Barkley • Odell Barnes • W.M. Bazemore • Harvey . . . — — Map (db m239013) WM
In memory of those who made
the supreme sacrifice in World War II
and the early days of the Korean Conflict
World War II names of the fallen not transcribed
Korean War
Elmer Lee Lynn • Devin Franklin Fisher • Elbert S. . . . — — Map (db m239019) WM
Near Becks Church Road 0.2 miles north of Homestead Drive, on the right when traveling north.
born January 6, 1761.
died November 15, 1843
Son of Devault & Catherina Beck
American Revolutionary War veteran
North Carolina Militia
1778 – 1781
In the summer of 1778 at the age
of 17, John volunteered to take up
arms and . . . — — Map (db m238976) WM
On U.S. 70 at Old US Hwy 29, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 70. Reported missing.
President Davis, fleeing southward after Lee’s surrender, with members of his cabinet spent the night of Apr. 16, 1865, in a pine grove nearby. — — Map (db m222592) HM
On West Center Street, on the right when traveling east.
President Jefferson Davis and his entourage paused here in Lexington on April 16-17, 1865, as the Confederate government fled south after the April 3 evacuation of Richmond, Virginia. While here, Davis telegraphed Gen. Joseph E. Johnston as to . . . — — Map (db m222581) HM
Near Pilgrim Church Road 0.2 miles west of City Lake Road, on the right when traveling west.
Dedicated to the memory of
these Revolutionary War
soldiers buried in unmarked
graves in Pilgrim Cemetery
John George Clodfelter 1757-1833
Peter Everhart 1754-1836
George Fritts 1753-1845
Michael Leonard 1750-1827
Philip Leonard . . . — — Map (db m239081) WM
Near Yokley Road 0.6 miles east of Ridge Road, on the left when traveling east. Reported missing.
For an hour on the evening of Easter Sunday, April 16, 1865, a pine grove outside Lexington became the de facto seat of government for the Confederate States of America and the state of North Carolina. President Jefferson Davis and his cabinet, . . . — — Map (db m222585) HM
On East Center Street at North Main Street, on the right when traveling west on East Center Street.
U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Commanded 506th Regiment, 101st Airborne Division during World War II and Fort Bragg 1957 to 1960. He lived nearby. — — Map (db m239023) HM
On East 1st Street at North Salisbury Street, on the right when traveling west on East 1st Street.
St. Stephen has and continues to serve
the African American community
to eliminate social injustices,
promote civil rights and save souls.
National Historic Registry
August 6. 2021 — — Map (db m239034) HM
On South Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
The Homestead was the home of Dr. William R. Holt, one of antebellum North Carolina’s most versatile and talented men, with interests in medicine, agriculture, education, religion, transportation, and manufacturing. In May 1865, when Dr. Holt . . . — — Map (db m222588) HM
On Arnold Road (State Road 1457) south of Winchester Drive, on the left when traveling south.
This hallowed ground
Founded during the Revolutionary Era
The Bicentennial
Of our national heritage
Of our spiritual church
To this
1770-1976
1788-1988
We memorialize our past
These who have lived in faith
That freedom shall . . . — — Map (db m258908) HM WM
Near Arnold Road (State Road 1457) south of Winchester Drive, on the left when traveling south.
In memory of Philip Sauer (Sowers)
Principal founder
Sauer's Church-Meeting House on this site in 1788.
Now 1968 Beulah United Church of Christ
This marker erected in memory of
our distinguished pioneer ancestor by
Philip Sauer (Sowers) . . . — — Map (db m258914) HM
On U.S. 29 at Old Salisbury Road, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 29.
Southern troops turned back Stoneman's U. S. Cavalry, raiding through western North Carolina, at the Yadkin River Bridge, April 12, 1865. — — Map (db m33927) HM
On Trading Ford Way (State Highway 1147) north of Sowers Road (State Highway 1139), on the right when traveling north.
General Nathanael Greene in his masterly retreat from the British army under Lord Cornwallis, crossed the Yadkin at Trading Ford, one-half mile southeast of this spot, February 2-3, 1781. A sudden rise in the river prevented the passage of . . . — — Map (db m222575) HM
On U.S. 70 0.3 miles south of Shuler Road, on the right when traveling north. Reported missing.
First head of Oxford Orphanage (1873-1884) and Thomasville Baptist Orphanage (Mills Home), president Oxford Female College. Grave 100 yds. S. — — Map (db m222593) HM
On West Main Street west of Salem Street (North Carolina Highway 109), on the right when traveling west.
Site of the home place of
John W. Thomas
Founder of the city of
Thomasville, 1857
"John W. Thomas, the founder of Thomasville, lived in “a grand mansion” in the center of town, across the street from the town commons. . . . — — Map (db m70005) HM
On Interstate 85 (Interstate 85), on the right when traveling south.
The North Carolina Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park Dedicated to the 216,000 North Carolinians who served and the over 1,600 who sere killed or missing in the Vietnam War Memorial Day 1991 — — Map (db m222594) WM
On E Main Street at Memorial Park Drive, on the right when traveling north on E Main Street.
During the Civil War, Thomasville became a hospital center that treated the sick and wounded, civilian and soldier alike. From 1862 to 1865, a local doctor, D. W. Smith, operated a smallpox hospital just outside of town. In March 1865, Surgeon Simon . . . — — Map (db m34232) HM
On West Main Street at Trade Street, on the left when traveling west on West Main Street.
John W. Thomas, who represented this area in the state legislature in the mid-1800s, laid out the town of Thomasville in 1852 on the proposed route of the North Carolina Railroad. Three years later, the line was completed to the new town, and the . . . — — Map (db m208795) HM WM
Near Memorial Park Drive, on the right when traveling west.
(Preface): John W. Thomas, who represented this area in the state legislature in the mid-1800s, laid out the town of Thomasville in 1852 on the proposed route of the North Carolina Railroad. Three years later, the line was completed to the . . . — — Map (db m222596) HM
