John Lawson Surveyor General Of North Carolina (1708-1711)
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N 35° 13.993 W 080° 45.971
17S E 521275 N 3898931
Local Marker Charlotte, NC
Waymark Code: WM6WKX
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 07/29/2009
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John Lawson
Surveyor General Of North Carolina
(1708-1711)
In 1701 John Lawson (1674-1711), who became Surveyor General of Carolina, traveled along Sugaw Creek after entering North Carolina near Pineville from South Carolina. He came through eastern Mecklenburg County, staying three or four days and spending one day hunting pigeons, which were numerous. His exploratory voyage of more than 500 miles began at Charles Town, SC on December 28, 1700, and ended at Washington, NC, on February 24, 1701. His description of the state in his book, A New Voyage to Carolina, published in 1709, is the most comprehensive for that time period.
Marker Placed By The North Carolina Society
Colonial Dames XVII Century
Project Of 2001-2003 State President
Mary Ellen Sloan Hinson
This marker is located behind the Charlotte Museum Of History. On the walking path directly behind the American Freedom Bell.
Marker Name: John Lawson Surveyor General Of North Carolina (1708-1711)
Marker Type: City
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