Historical Marker

Trading Path

NC 8 north of Southmont ยท Davidson

North Carolina marker

Inscription

Colonial trading route,

dating from 17th century,

from Petersburg, Virginia,

to Catawba and Waxhaw

Indians in Carolina, passed

nearby.

Location

AddressNC 8 north of Southmont
CountyDavidson
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.691810, -80.268474

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