Notes

Monument on grounds of the old courthouse, dedicated to the memory of Union County's Revolutionary War Soldiers.  It was dedicated on October 31, 1931 by the John Foster Chapter, Daughter of the American Revolution.

From The Monroe Journal, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1931, page 1:

"Honor Soldiers of Revolution"

'Daughters Unveil Monument to the 49 Patriots Who Fought For Nation's Freedom' [transcribed first two paragraphs 'as is']

Thanks to the patriotism and energy of the local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, a handsome marker now stands on the public square in Monroe containing the names of forty-nine soldiers of this county who contributed their services to the cause of freedom which is now the heritage of all Americans.

This marker, made of Winnsboro granite furnished by Efird's marble works, was unveiled Saturday with appropriate ceremonies by the chapter.  The names on the plate are those of men whose descendants now live in the county.  Many of them are names now current while others that have passed out of common usage were no doubt ancestors of present inhabitants under other names.  The marker is a patriotic work that should be of great value to the county and the Daughters are due the warm thanks of the public for the accomplishment of their undertaking. [article continues - a copy is available in the Union County Public Library's vertical file "UCVF:  Revolutionary War"]