City of Salisbury
Settled by Scotch-Irish in 1747,
coming from Pennsylvania along the
“Great Wagon Road”. Established as the
county seat in 1753. Named after the
cathedral town (New Sarum) in England.
Largest city in western North Carolina
in the 18th and 19th centuries. Also
served as major center for trade and
politics during this period.
[ Second Plaque: ]
City Hall
Dedicated September 15, 1998
City Council Members:
1996-1997
Mayor: Margaret H. Kluttz
Mayor Pro Tem: William R. Kennedy
Kenneth B. Fink • R. Scott Maddox • Jeffrey L. Whittington
1998-1999
Mayor: Susan W. Kluttz
Mayor Pro Tem: Paul B. Woodson, Jr.
William R. Burgin • William R. Kennedy • R. Scott Maddox
City Manager:
Davis W. Treme
Architect:
Ramsay, Burgin, Smith Architects, Inc.
Marker is on S Main Street (U.S. 70), on the right when traveling north.
Courtesy hmdb.org
