Historical Significance

The birthplace of President Andrew Jackson was believed to be in this place, on the property of the George McKamey cabin. Based on research, the Mecklenburg Chapter DAR selected this site for the monument. It was the first monument placed to recognize the birthplace of Andrew Jackson. 

Monument Details

Historical Designations: City Landmark

Monument Date: April 12, 1911

Monument Placed By: North Carolina DAR

Historical Significance

Monument marks the location of Locke's Hollow, the spot where George Locke was killed by the British in the skirmish between East Trade Street and Sugar Creek Road.
Note: Original location of marker was in the centerline of North Tryon Street but was moved during street improvements in the 2000s. SAR patriot stone added to the base at that time of relocation.

Monument Details

Historical Designations: City Landmark

Monument Date: Septmeber 26, 1911

Historical Significance:

Monument marks the location of the birthplace of President James K. Polk. It was allegedly erected shortly after the original two-room log cabin was destroyed. It is located on the property of the President James K. Polk State Historic Site, which is a museum and education center and includes a family cemetery.

Historical Designations:

• State Historical Commission
• City Landmark 

Historical Monument Details:

Monument Date: September 26, 1904

Historical Significance:

Monument marks the location of Jane Parks McDowell's homesite and commemorates her ride to alert her husband of the British leaving Charlotte. 

Monument Details:

Monument Date: June 29, 1916

Monument Wording: 1780 In Memorium Jane Parks wife of Captain John McDowell Who rode 10 perilous miles to notify American Camp of the British evacuation of Charlotte. Erected by the Mecklenburg Chapter, D. A. R. 

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