Davidson Historical Society

In a "fit of jealousy," Davidson druggist Monroe Jetton fatally shot Dr. W.H. Wooten in Davidson on February 10, 1914. Was he justified or not? Would the outcome be different today? 

A fascinating tale of a high society murder, jealousy and friendships gone wrong set in downtown Davidson

Notes from our November 16, 2025, tour of the cemetery on North Main Street. Since 1838, it has been the burial place for college leaders (some with ties to the Confederacy), students and other local citizens.

After years of discussions and fundraising, the Town of Davidson now has a public monument to citizens who served the nation in the armed forces.