Historical Markers and War Memorials in Laurinburg, North Carolina
Laurinburg is the county seat for Scotland County
Laurinburg is in Scotland County
Scotland County(29) ► ADJACENT TO SCOTLAND COUNTY Hoke County(7) ► Moore County(16) ► Richmond County(26) ► Robeson County(17) ► Marlboro County, South Carolina(39) ►
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A Day Nor To Be Forgotten
To Scotland County from Scotland Cemetery and its parent compnay the Alderwoods Group — — Map (db m56489) WM
On X-Way Road (Road 1108) at Blue Woods Road (Road 1116), on the right on X-Way Road.
Invented the Lytch cotton planter (patented 1878), a favorite of the South, and other implements. Shops were ¼ mile southwest. This was his home. — — Map (db m102011) HM
On Church Street (Business U.S. 74) at Main Street (U.S. 15/501), on the left when traveling east on Church Street.
Preface:
The Carolinas Campaign began on February 1, 1865, when Union Gen. William T. Sherman led his army north from Savannah, Georgia, after the March to the Sea. Sherman's objective was to join Gen. Ulysses S. Grant in Virginia to crush . . . — — Map (db m56192) HM
On North Main Street (U.S. 501) at Dickson Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
Founded 1904 by E.M. and Tinny McDuffie to educate black students upon encouragement by Booker T. Washington. Campus 100 yds. east. — — Map (db m102209) HM
On McFarland Road at Laurel Hill Church Road, on the right when traveling west on McFarland Road.
(preface)
The Carolina Campaign began on February 1, 1865, when Union Gen. William T. Sherman led his army north from Savannah, Georgia, after the March to the Sea. Sherman’s objective was to join with Gen. Ulysses S. Grant in Virginia to . . . — — Map (db m121982) HM
(Front):
To the Confederate soldiers of Scotland County, the record of whose sublime self-sacrifice and undying devotion to duty in the service of their country is a fond heritage of a loyal posterity.
(Right):
"We care not . . . — — Map (db m56328) HM
On Biggs Street at Roper Street, on the right on Biggs Street.
Front
William Graham Quackenbush
Orange County, North Carolina
December 12, 1849
March 9, 1903
Laurinburg, North Carolina
Back
Christian, Scholar, Philanthropist
Twenty One Years
Principal Laurinburg High School . . . — — Map (db m56316) HM
On Biggs Street, on the right when traveling north.
[Front Face]
In honor of those who served in the military forces of the United States of America in war and peace, and in loving memory of those who gave their lives in that service.
[Side1]
Panama
1989-1990
World War I
1917-1918 . . . — — Map (db m56488) HM
As Sherman's army moved north from Georgia on its path of destruction, one part entered North Carolina near here, March 4-7, 1865. — — Map (db m28292) HM
On Aberdeen Road (U.S. 501) at Old Wire Road (North Carolina Highway 144), on the left when traveling north on Aberdeen Road.
A part of Sherman's army, marching from Savannah to Goldsboro, camped at Laurel Hill Presbyterian Church, ⅔ mi. SW, Mar. 8-9, 1865. — — Map (db m70347) HM
On Harry Malloy Road at Stewartsville Cemetary Road, on the left when traveling east on Harry Malloy Road.
Preface:
The Carolinas Campaign began on February 1, 1865, when Union Gen. William T. Sherman led his army north from Savannah, Georgia, after the March to the Sea. Sherman's objective was to join Gen. Ulysses S. Grant in Virginia to crush . . . — — Map (db m56312) HM
On Business U.S. 74 at Rocky Ford Roud, on the right when traveling east on U.S. 74Business . Reported permanently removed.
Begun 1785. Congressman James Stewart gave land. J. C. McLaurin, who founded Laurinburg, and many Scots buried here. Two miles southwest. — — Map (db m56172) HM
Near Airport Road (County Route 1434) at Jump Road.
In memory of the combat glider pilots and other airborne assault personnel who trained at the Laurinburg-Maxton Army Air Field during World War II. This memorial is dedicated to those brave young Americans, especially to those who in large numbers . . . — — Map (db m94448) HM WM
