National Independence in the Revolution and War of 1812

Among

the illustrious men

interred within this enclosure who

assisted in the achievement of

National Independence

in the

Revolution and War of 1812

are the following

Samuel Chase, 1741 – 1811, Signer of the Declaration of Independence

Colonel John Eager ...

Independence United Methodist Church

Old Independence Church, built for all denominations, was situated near the campground across the road from its present site. The Methodists organized a membership and claimed the church. The matter was carried to the courts. A young lawyer, Robert Toombs, ...

Signers of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence

May 20, 1775

Abraham Alexander, Chairman •

John McKnitt Alexander, Secretary •

Ephraim Brevard, Clerk

Hezekiah Alexander •

Ezra Alexander •

Adam Alexander •

Charles Alexander •

Waightstill Avery •

Hezekiah J. Balch •

Richard Barry •

Henry Downs •

John Flennegin ...

Independence Community Honor Roll

[Front of Monument:]

1941 ** Dedicated to the ** 1945

Members of Our

Community Serving

Our Country

in the Armed Forces

[Left Column:]

H Patterson, C Burns, P Westlake, C Gillespie, J Shymchyk, J Shedkiac, G Durilla, H Meneely, F Robinson, W westlake, H Myer, G ...

War of Independence Memorial

1775 - 1783

To the memory of

our historic dead

who bore arms in the

War of Independence

and who were ever

the brave defenders

of our country

who made her foundations

so enduring

Marker is on Congress Street, on the right when traveling north.

Courtesy hmdb.org