James B. Gordon
Inscription
Brigadier general in the
Confederate States Army.
Mortally wounded near
Richmond, Virginia, May 12,
1864. Birthplace stands 300
yards north.
Location
AddressUS 421 Business in North Wilkesboro
CityNorth Wilkesboro
CountyWilkes
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.158300, -81.157920
Sources
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