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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMWO_hall-house_Salisbury-NC.html
In 1859, Dr. Josephus Wells Hall bought this house, which was constructed in 1820 as the Salisbury Female Academy, and added a new entrance and the double veranda with lacey ironworks. Inside, he had ornate French wallpaper hung and the hall ceili…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMWN_rowan-county-courthouse_Salisbury-NC.html
The Old Rowan County Courthouse, a visible reminder of Salisbury's antebellum prosperity, was erected in 1855 and is one of North Carolina's finest Greek Revival-style public buildings. It served as Rowan's third courthouse until 1914. Salisbury n…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMUR_andrew-jackson_Salisbury-NC.html
Studied law underSpruce Macay, 1784 - 85,at an office whichstood 1 bl. W. Admittedto the bar in RowanCounty, Nov. 6, 1787.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMUP_c-s-military-prison_Salisbury-NC.html
On November 2, 1861, the Confederate government purchased about 16 acres here for a prison. The tract included an abandoned three-story cotton mill, a boiler house, six tenements, a superintendent's house, and several smaller buildings. A stockade…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMOA_old-english-cemetery_Salisbury-NC.html
Cornwallis' men buriedhere in 1781. Granted tocity in 1770 by Britishgovernment. Grave of Gov.John W. Ellis is here.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMO1_washington-southern-tour_Salisbury-NC.html
President Washingtonwas a visitor in thetown of Salisbury,May 30 - 31, 1791.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMNT_trading-ford_Salisbury-NC.html
On famous trading pathused by Indians andearly settlers. ThereGreene, retreating fromCornwallis, crossed onFeb. 2, 1781. East 1 mi.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMNK_stonemans-raid_Salisbury-NC.html
On a raid through west-ern North Carolina Gen.Stoneman's U. S. Cavalryfought a skirmish withSouthern troops nearhere, April 12, 1865.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMNH_stonemans-raid_Salisbury-NC.html
Stoneman's U.S. Cavalryoccupied the town ofSalisbury, Apr. 12, 1865,and destroyed the Con-federate warehouses, supplies, and prison.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCX_confederate-prison_Salisbury-NC.html
Enclosure, 16 acres. Once held 10,000 men. Destroyed by Federals, 1865. Site one block south.