Topics Related to Historical Markers

John Stokes (M-27)

First U.S. Judge for District of N.C., 1790, captain in Revolution, state legislator, member of convention of 1789. His plantation was nearby.

Pilot Mountain (M-26)

Landmark for Indians and pioneer settlers. Elevation 2,420 feet. State park since 1968. Stands 3 miles west.

Vance House (M-25)

Now historical museum, was temporary home of Gov. Zebulon B. Vance after Sherman's capture of Raleigh, April 1865. Is 350 yards southwest.

James Hall 1744-1826 (M-24)

Presbyterian minister, Revolutionary soldier and chaplain, educator, pioneer missionary in the Natchez country. His grave is nearby.

Clio's Nursery (M-23)

A school established about 1778 by the Rev. James Hall. Trained many prominent men. Closed about 1787. Was a few hundred yards E.

Centre Church (M-22)

Presbyterian, organized in 1765. Synod of the Carolinas formed there, 1788. Present building, erected 1854, is 1/2 mi. W.

Granville Grant (M-21)

Formed northern half of the colony of North Carolina. Its southern boundary was run to a point three miles east in the fall of 1746.

Asa Gray (M-20)

American botanist and Harvard professor. In July 1841, investigated the region's flora. Headquarters was in house that stood 50 yds. N.

J. P. Caldwell (M-19)

Editor of Statesville "Landmark" (1880-92), Charlotte "Observer" (1892-1909). His home was two blocks north.

Mitchell College (M-18)

Founded 1856 as college for women. Presbyterian until 1959. Granted state community college status, 1973. Two blocks N.