James W. Cannon 1852-1921
Inscription
Textile pioneer; founder of
Cannon Mills, 1887, and
Kannapolis, 1906; leading
manufacturer of towels.
Grave 2 mi. S.
Location
AddressUS 29/601 (Cannon Boulevard) in Kannapolis
CityKannapolis
CountyCabarrus
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.451130, -80.609550
Sources
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