Fayetteville commission confirms plaque delivery for Theresa Hoover marker; unveiling set for Feb. 28 at noon

The Fayetteville Historic Commission heard on its January meeting that the plaque for a Theresa Hoover historical marker has been delivered to Sequoia and organizers are planning an unveiling ceremony for Feb. 28 at noon.

Commission members were told the pastor at Sequoia is obtaining contractor estimates to install the plaque and has requested a larger concrete pad so the marker will not obstruct trail users. “He wanted, kind of a bigger pad of concrete… because he wants it, you know, not right on the trail,” one presenter said, adding the marker will be set “a foot or 2 back from the trail, probably 2 or 3 feet back in the trail.”

The presenter said the committee has approved a flyer and encouraged broad distribution. Organizers plan for brief remarks by interested stakeholders followed by a modest indoor reception with cake and punch to allow attendees to mingle. The presenter also noted that Sally Bonner, the head of United Women in Faith (formerly United Methodist Women), will travel from New York to attend the unveiling.

Event logistics remain subject to contractor scheduling and weather; if outdoor conditions are unsuitable, the reception will be moved indoors while the plaque itself remains outdoors. The presenter provided the church phone and administrative assistant as points of contact for questions.

At the meeting the commission recorded no formal vote on installation specifics; staff or community organizers will follow up on contractor estimates and confirm the final installation plan before the ceremony.