The Old Fourth Creek Burying Ground is surrounded by a low random layered stone wall first build between 1790 and 1800. It had fallen into disrepair and was reconstructed in 1934 by the Civilian Conservation Corps. At that time it was dedicated to the original pioneers who had settled the area and were buried there along with soldiers of the Indian Wars, the American Revolution and the Confederacy. A bronze plaque was placed on the side running along West End Avenue. It is set in a recess in the center of the wall facing the 1st Presbyterian Church across the street. The Spanish American War Veterans and Auxiliary was omitted from the list of those sponsoring the plaque.
Installation Date:
10 May 1934
Organization Responsible for Installation:
Colonial Dames, Daughters of the American Revolution, United Daughters of the Confederacy, American War Mothers, American Legion Auxiliary, Spanish American War Veterans and Auxiliary
Memorial War Era(s):
- Other
Memorial Condition:
Poor
Website:
http://docsouth.unc.edu/commland/monument/917
Location:
The wall runs along West End Avenue and Debow Street. The cemetery address is 114 West End Ave, Statesville, NC.