Tod R. Caldwell
N 35° 44.777 W 081° 41.244
17S E 437847 N 3956025
This historic marker stands in downtown Morganton, North Carolina near where Governor Caldwell's Home once stood.
Waymark Code: WM11HP
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 12/15/2006
Views: 33
Governor Tod Robinson Caldwell was born on February 19, 1818 in Morganton, North Carolina. Governor Caldwell graduated from the University of North Carolina and went on to serve in the North Carolina Legislature before being elected Lieutenant Governor. He was elected Governor of North Carolina in 1871 and served until he died in office on July 11, 1874. Governor Caldwell is buring in Forest Hill Cemetery in Morganton, North Carolina.
The text of the historic marker reads:
TOD R. CALDWELL
"Governor, 1870-1874, During Reconstruction, Member of State Convention of 1865. His home stood here."
Marker Name: Tod R. Caldwell
Marker Type: Roadside
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Required Waymark Photo: yes
Local North Carolina markers without State Number Designation: Not listed
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