Thomas C. Dula 1844-1868
Inscription
"Tom Dooley" of popular
legend and song. Hanged in
Statesville for the murder
of Laura Foster. Grave is 1
1/2 mi. S.W.
Location
AddressNC 268 at Yadkin River bridge in Ferguson
CityFerguson
CountyWilkes
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.085570, -81.365790
Sources
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