Weldon Edwards 1788-1873
Inscription
President, N.C. Secession
Convention, 1861-1862;
Congressman, 1816-1827;
legislator. His grave is
three miles north.
Location
AddressUS 1/158 and SR 1224 (Ridgeway Road) at Ridgeway
CountyWarren
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.436820, -78.233250
Sources
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