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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMK7R_lindleys-mill_Snow-Camp-NC.html
In a Battle, September 13, 1781, Four Miles Southwest, Butler's Whigs Failed to Rescue Governor Burke From Fanning's Tories.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMK7N_b-everett-jordan_Graham-NC.html
United States Senator, 1958 - 1973, and textile executive. Home stands one mile northeast.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMK7M_saxapahaw_Graham-NC.html
Welcome to...Saxapahaw
First Settled by the Sissipahaw IndiansSite of Pioneer Cotton Mill Built by Quaker John Newlin in 1844 & revived in 1927 by Sellers Mfg Co.
Home of B. Everett JordanU.S. Senator 1958 - 1973
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMK3D_elon-university_Elon-NC.html
Founded Elon College by the Christian Church in 1889. Coeducational. Burned in 1923; rebuilt 1923 - 26.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMK0N_pioneer-plant_Burlington-NC.html
Burlington Mills was incorporated Nov. 1, 1923. The first plant of that company, later known as Burlington Industries, largest maker of textiles in the world, began operations on this site July 29, 1924.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJZZ_thomas-m-holt_Graham-NC.html
Governor, 1891-93; cotton mill owner. Sponsor of railroad development and state aid to education. Home stood 350 yards S.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJZI_j-spencer-love_Burlington-NC.html
Founder of Burlington Mills, 1924; success of rayon propelled world's largest textile company. "Pioneer Plant" 3/4 mi. S.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJY0_graham-college_Graham-NC.html
Est. by the Christian Church, 1851, as Graham Institute; forerunner of Elon College. Burned in 1892. Stood 1 blk. west.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJUL_henry-jerome-stockard_Burlington-NC.html
Poet, author of "Fugitive Lines" and other works; lifelong educator; president of Peace Institute, 1907-12. Home stood here.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJR1_camp-alamance_Burlington-NC.html
At this site on 1 June 1861 soldiers of the 6th NC State Troops, commanded by Col. Charles Fisher president of the NC Railroad, drilled before departing for the war front. In July 1861, they became the first troops ever carried by rail into battle…