Valdese Centennial Park
Legend of Plaques
First Marker:Centennial Seal
Official Seal of the 100th
Celebration of the founding
of Valdese
Future
From an agrarian beginning
through Industrial growth,
comes a bright horizon
Civic
Citizens Band together
for a better Community
Religion
Religious Freedom for all
"Faith of our Fathers living still"
Armed Forces
Citizens of Valdese
Served in all branches
of Military Service
Second Marker:Heritage
Founded on the belief that all men have the right to worship god as they please.
Waldensian Emblem
Motto in Latin-Translated: "The light shineth in the darkness" first appeared in 1640
Settlement
Early development and hardship after first arrival
May 29, 1893
Old Rock School
A symbol today for community emphasis on education
Town Seal
Dedicated to the service of its citizens.
Monument erected for town's 50th anniversary
Marker is on Main Street East (U.S. 70).
Courtesy hmdb.org
