Category: History
What is Memorial Day?
When you hear ‘Memorial Day’ what is the first thing that pops into your head? Vacation day? Three day weekend? Barbecue? But do you really know what Memorial Day is? Memorial Day, also called Decoration Day, is a day set aside to honor those who died in service to our country. On May 5, 1868, [...]
Historic Markers in Concord, NC
Within just a few minutes, and sometimes just a few feet, there are several historic markers located in Down Town Concord. The W.R. Odell Marker Located at the intersection of Church Street NE and Buffalo Street NW, on the right when traveling north on Church Street NE. Note: No parking available, it is literally kind [...]
History Of Good Samaritan Hospital
Did you know that until 1982 a hospital used to sit where the Bank of America Stadium now lives? It’s true! The Good Samaritan Hospital is believed to be the first privately funded hospital built in the United States and operated exclusively for African American patients. The Good Samaritan Hospital was funded by St. Peter’s [...]
History of Davidson, NC Part 2
While the town of Davidson is small, it’s history is large. While we could not find a lot written about the history of Davidson, we did find the Davidson Historical Society which not only provided us a lot of information on Davidson, but it also provided a Davidson Walking Tour online! 206 S. Main Booe’s [...]
History of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence
Is the Mecklenburg Declaration truth or myth? It seems as if there is much debate about this. Some believe it to be true, some believe it to be myth. Truth For those that see it as the truth, this is how they think it panned out. On May 19, 1775, Colonel Thomas Polk, the commander of [...]
History of Davidson, NC Part 1
While the town of Davidson is small, it’s history is large. While we could not find a lot written about the history of Davidson, we did find the Davidson Historical Society which not only provided us a lot of information on Davidson, but it also provided a Davidson Walking Tour online! Helper Hotel, 1848 215 [...]
History of Independence Square – Trade and Tryon Streets
Charlotte, NC was built upon the crossroads of two Native American crossroads. The intersection of these two paths, is known as Trade and Tryon, or Independence Square. In the 1830′s and 1840′s gold miners walked through Independence Square headed for the U.S.Mint Building. Confederate President Jefferson Davis and his cabinet traveled through Independence Square after [...]
