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U.S. Bicentennial Monument, Graham.  Photo courtesy of Kelly J. Agan.
U.S. Bicentennial Monument
Graham

View complete article and references at Commemorative Landscapes of North Carolina at: https://docsouth.unc.edu/commland/monument/255

Description: The commemorative marker is composed of rectangular granite tablet housed in a sloping brick base.

Images: Setting | Inscription

Nickname: Graham Jaycee Monument

Inscription:
1776-1976 / DEDICATED TO / 200 YEARS OF / A GOVERNMENT / OF LAWS RATHER / THAN OF MEN / DONATED BY THE / GRAHAM JAYCEES

Dedication date: 1976

Materials & Techniques: Granite, brick

Sponsor: Graham Jaycees

Subject notes: The monument was erected to honor America's bicentennial in 1976.

Location: The monument is located in front of the Alamance County Civil Courts Building and faces West Elm Street.

Landscape: The monument sits amidst the landscaping between the sidewalk and the building. It is surrounded by shrubs and seasonal plantings.

City: Graham

County: Alamance

Subjects: Revolutionary War

Latitude: 
36.0692
Longitude: 
-79.4017
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