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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Madison, 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
Madison is in Rockingham County
      Rockingham County (43)  
ADJACENT TO ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
      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, Madison — J-15 — Alexander Martin1738 - 1807
On State Highway 704 east of Planters Road, on the left when traveling east.
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
2 North Carolina, Rockingham County, Madison — Confederate Arms Factory
On Thomas A. Burton Highway (U.S. 220), on the right when traveling south.
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
3 North Carolina, Rockingham County, Madison — Law Office of Alfred Moore ScalesBuilt About 1854
On W Academy Street (State Highway 704) at S Franklin Street, on the right when traveling east on W Academy Street.
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
4 North Carolina, Rockingham County, Madison — Madison's Own: The Hoppers
On West Murphy Street at South Market Street, on the right when traveling west on West Murphy Street.
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
5 North Carolina, Rockingham County, Madison — Murphy Street
On West Murphy Street, 0.1 miles east of South Franklin St., on the right when traveling east.
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
6 North Carolina, Rockingham County, Madison — J-121 — Robert Opie Lindsay1894 - 1952
On West Academy Street (U.S. 311) at Lindsey Bridge Road, on the right when traveling west on West Academy Street.
Fighter pilot. State's only WWI ace. Shot down 6 German planes, 1918. Born 1 mi. SW.Map (db m172165) HM
7 North Carolina, Rockingham County, Madison — Scales Law OfficeDuty, Courage & Daring
On W Academy Street (State Highway 704) at S Franklin Street, on the right when traveling east on W Academy Street.
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
8 North Carolina, Rockingham County, Madison — J-90 — Slink Shoal Sluice
On U.S. 220, 0.5 miles north of NC Hwy 704, on the right when traveling south.
Dan River improvements built 1820s by Roanoke Navigation Co. include sluice & wing dams ¼ mi. E. Rebuilt, 1880s.Map (db m18831) HM
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9 North Carolina, Rockingham County, Madison — J-14 — Stephen A. Douglas
On State Highway 704 at Smothers Road, on the left when traveling east on State Highway 704.
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
10 North Carolina, Rockingham County, Madison — The Madison Town Clock1919 — A memorial to the men who served and died in World War 1 —
On South Dalton Street at East Murphy Street, on the right on South Dalton Street.
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
11 North Carolina, Rockingham County, Madison — J-17 — Thomas Settle, Jr.1831-1888
On Settle Bridge Road at River Road, on the left when traveling north on Settle Bridge Road.
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
 
 
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Apr. 26, 2024