For the European Waldensian settlers of Valdese, a clock tower served as a landmark or beacon for a town's inhabitants. This landmark honors and memorializes all these founders, leaders, citizens and organizations who have greatly contributed to the . . . — — Map (db m20406) HM
To the Waldensian Colony
from the Cottian Alps.
who settled here first
in 1893
numbering in all 427,
in recognition of their
Christian ideals, integrity, industry and good citizenship
this monument is erected,
by the Town of Valdese.
And . . . — — Map (db m20336) HM
First Marker:Centennial Seal
Official Seal of the 100th
Celebration of the founding
of Valdese
Future
From an agrarian beginning
through Industrial growth,
comes a bright horizon
Civic
Citizens Band together . . . — — Map (db m20396) HM
Liberty, Faith and Honor. The Waldenses, dating from at least the 12th century, were a persecuted people who survived plagues, exiles into barren lands and the edicts of rulers calling for their extinction. These faithful people wanted to read the . . . — — Map (db m210391) HM