On South Elm Street at East February 1 Place, on the right when traveling north on South Elm Street.
Albion Winegar Tourgee, a native of Ohio and veteran of the Union Army, moved to Greensboro in 1865 and led a campaign to secure justice for African—Americans. He was an organizer of the Republican Party in NC, a delegate to the convention that . . . — — Map (db m219410) HM
On South Elm Street, on the right when traveling south.
Four Students at North Carolina A & T State University conducted the first lunch counter sit-in on February 1, 1960 at the Woolworth Store.
Franklin McCain
Joseph McNeil
Ezell Blair, Jr. David Richmond
"Sometimes taking a stand . . . — — Map (db m219413) HM
Originally located in eastern Guilford County this one-and-a-half story structure was the home of Christian and Mary Isley. Like other German families, the Isleys migrated to North Carolina from Pennsylvania. In 1788 they purchased approximately . . . — — Map (db m54098) HM
On S Davie Street at E McGee Street, on the right when traveling north on S Davie Street. Reported permanently removed.
The Tarpley breech-loading carbine was manufactured by Tarpley, Garrett & Co. at the site of the old Pioneer Foundry, located 300 yards east. Jere A. Tarpley received a patent from the Confederate Government for the carbine on February 14, 1863. In . . . — — Map (db m219619) HM
On North Edgeworth Street north of West Friendly Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
This property has been
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Dr. David P. Weir House
1846 — — Map (db m234105) HM
Originally located in northwest Guilford County, this two-story log house was the home of Francis and Mary Boyd McNairy. Like other Scots-Irish families, the McNairys migrated to North Carolina from Pennsylvania. In 1762, they purchased 640 acres of . . . — — Map (db m54097) HM
On S Greene Street at W McGee Street, in the median on S Greene Street.
[ Right of Monument: ] “ . . . in the very name Greene are remembered all the virtues and talents which can illustrate the patriot, the statesman, and the military leader.” Marquis de Lafayette [ Left of Monument: ] “I . . . — — Map (db m34179) HM
On West Market Street east of South Eugene Street, on the right when traveling east.
“It is obvious that to treat people equally is the right thing to do.”
“Women breathed the same air, got the same education; It was ridiculous, spending so much energy and elocution on something that was rightfully . . . — — Map (db m234032) HM
On West Market Street, 0.1 miles east of South Eugene Street, on the right when traveling east.
1879-1971. Suffrage leader &
president, Equal Suffrage Assn.
of NC, 1919-1920. Led final
meeting here 1920 to found
NC League of Women Voters. — — Map (db m234033) HM
On West February 1 Place at South Elm Street on West February 1 Place.
Henry Ell Frye, attorney, legislator, businessman and judge, has played a major role in local and state history since 1968 when he was elected to the North Carolina House of Representatives. The first African—American member of the General . . . — — Map (db m99399) HM
On Battleground Avenue at West Smith Street, on the right when traveling north on Battleground Avenue.
This public art seating area reflects input from residents of the Fisher Park neighborhood who attended a community meeting led by the artist. Fisher Park, assumed its role as Greensboro's first suburb in 1902. Located adjacent to Greensboro's . . . — — Map (db m219365) HM
On West Market Street at John Wesley Way, on the right when traveling east on West Market Street.
On April 18, 1942, 16 land-based Army B-25 Mitchell bombers led by Lt. Col. James H. "Jimmy" Doolittle took off from the Navy aircraft carrier USS Hornet to attack Japan. This historic mission was the first offensive action Of World War II against . . . — — Map (db m99838) HM WM
On South Elm Street at East McGee Street, on the right when traveling north on South Elm Street.
The president of the Confederacy held two meetings of his cabinet, April 12-13, 1865, at the home of J. T. Wood, which was a few yds. N. — — Map (db m219617) HM
On Martin Luther King Junior Drive at East McGee Street, on the left when traveling south on Martin Luther King Junior Drive. Reported permanently removed.
To the memory of the men of Greensboro and Guilford County, who fought for North Carolina and the Confederacy in the War for Southern Independence. 1861 - 1865 These while in the prime of life, fought, bled and died; walking in the steps of . . . — — Map (db m219616) HM
Near East Lindsay Street at Summit Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
William Sydney Porter, 1862-1910, better known by his pen name O Henry, gained fame as a gifted short story writer. O Henry's parents, Dr. Algernon Sidney Porter and Mary Jane Virginia Swaim Porter, his grandparents, Sidney and Ruth Worth Porter, . . . — — Map (db m54078) HM
On South Elm Street north of West McGee Street, on the left when traveling north.
(side 1)
Original Methodist Church
1831
Here in 1830-31, 64 Methodists led by Peter Doub built the first church in Greensboro. Moving to a second church on West Market Street in 1851, the congregation relocated a third and final . . . — — Map (db m35093) HM
Near South Greene Street south of West Market Street, on the right when traveling south.
Pfc. Phill G. McDonald
September 13, 1941 - June 7, 1968
U.S. Army, Company A, 1st Battalion
14th Infantry, 4th Division
Congressional Medal of Honor
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his own . . . — — Map (db m219605) WM
On Summit Avenue, 0.2 miles south of East Lindsay Street, on the left when traveling south.
On this site, members of the First Presbyterian Church of Greensboro built their first house of worship in 1832, and on the adjacent land citizens of Greensboro erected the first graded public school in North Carolina in 1875. These grounds and the . . . — — Map (db m54095) HM
On Martin Luther King Junior Drive at East McGee Street, on the left when traveling south on Martin Luther King Junior Drive. Reported permanently removed.
They are all gone now with their tattered flags and their faded uniforms. Shiloh, Perryville, Murfreesboro, Chickamauga, Lookout Mountain, Missionary Ridge, Resaca, Kennesaw Mountain, Peachtree Creek, Atlanta, Ezra Church, Jonesboro, Franklin, . . . — — Map (db m221878) HM
On West February 1 Place east of South Greene Street.
Benjamin Benson, a free African-American who lived in Deleware, was kidnapped and sold as a slave to John Thompson of Greensboro. In 1817 Benson filed a suit against Thompson in Guüford County Superior Court to reclaim his freedom. His case was . . . — — Map (db m207980) HM
On West February 1 Place at South Elm Street on West February 1 Place.
The Underground Railroad was a system of trustworthy people and marked routes used by African—Americans to escape from slavery. Thousands of men, women and children guided by "conductors" traveled on foot or in special vehicles along this . . . — — Map (db m99400) HM
On 5th Avenue west of Yanceyville Street, on the left when traveling west.
Summit Avenue Historic District
National Register
of Historic Places
Boaz House 1900
Charles B. Aycock
Historic Neighborhood Association — — Map (db m234111) HM
On 5th Avenue west of Yanceyville Street, on the right when traveling west.
Summit Avenue Historic District
National Register
of Historic Places
Boaz-Jennings House 1905
Charles B. Aycock
Historic Neighborhood Association — — Map (db m234109) HM
On 5th Avenue west of Yanceyville Street, on the left when traveling west.
Summit Avenue Historic District
National Register
of Historic Places
Campbell House 1904
Charles B. Aycock
Historic Neighborhood Association — — Map (db m234110) HM
On 5th Avenue west of Yanceyville Street, on the right when traveling west.
Summit Avenue Historic District
National Register
of Historic Places
Turner House 1914
Charles B. Aycock
Historic Neighborhood Association — — Map (db m234108) HM
On 5th Avenue east of Yanceyville Street, on the right when traveling east.
Summit Avenue Historic District
National Register
of Historic Places
William C. Beasley House c.1904
Charles B. Aycock
Historic Neighborhood Association — — Map (db m234107) HM
Near North Park Drive east of North Elm Street, on the left when traveling west.
Approximate Center Of Guilford County as Determined for the Establishment of Greensborough as the County Seat of Guilford County, 1808.
In 1807 a petition from the people of southeast Guilford, many of whom were from the German settlements, . . . — — Map (db m219600) HM
On North Elm Street at South Park Drive, on the left when traveling north on North Elm Street.
Gift of Captain Basil John Fisher
1851-1903
Native of Aberdeen, Scotland, linguist, world traveler, horseman, British Army officer, served in India, came to the United States with two fellow officers in 1895, settled first in Asheboro, gold . . . — — Map (db m219597) HM
On Battleground Avenue just north of West Smith Street, on the right when traveling north.
Crisscrossed by a stream and swampy valley, and with limited access to the central hub of Elm Street, the area that is now known as Fisher Park remained undeveloped until the late nineteenth century.
Fisher Park is named for Captain Basil . . . — — Map (db m219364) HM
On Wendover Avenue East (U.S. 70) at Elwell Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Wendover Avenue East.
During 1948 epidemic, integrated hospital built in 95 days. In 1963, it was makeshift jail for civil rights protesters. Operated ⅒ mi. S. — — Map (db m219787) HM
On Hobbs Road south of West Cornwallis Drive, on the right when traveling south.
Educator, minister, & physician. Operated famous "Caldwell Log College" near here from 1767 till 1824. Home site of Dr. David and Rachel Caldwell 100 yards West, donated by Mr. & Mrs. Edward Benjamin to North Carolina Society for The Preservation of . . . — — Map (db m99799) HM
Preacher, teacher, physician, patriot, statesman. On this land, date of deed 1765, one-half mile north of this marker, is the site of his home place and famous "log college" opened 1767.
This tablet erected by the North Carolina Society of . . . — — Map (db m99803) HM
>Rachel, wife of David Caldwell and daughter of Alexander Craighead, is noted in history as one of the heroic women of the American Revolution. She is especially cited for bravery on this land, her home place, where the British encamped, and . . . — — Map (db m99800) HM
Representative of the young men who attended the David Caldwell Academy located on this land during 1770 to 1811. Inspired by this diligent educator, their leadership was influential in the development of Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina . . . — — Map (db m99812) HM
On Green Valley Road at Battleground Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Green Valley Road.
Confederate camp of instruction for conscripts and prison for deserters was located here in 1864-1865. When the war ended, 200 Union prisoners were held here. Camp Stokes was commanded by Major Jesse R. McLean of Greensboro. — — Map (db m219420) HM
On Bennington Drive, 0.1 miles west of Jefferson Road when traveling west.
240-acre oasis of biodiversity. Land
of Saura and Keyawee peoples, settled
by European American Friends
(Quakers) in the 1700s. Site of
encampment of British and American
troops in the Revolutionary War.
Refuge for enslaved Africans . . . — — Map (db m234034) HM
On McConnell Road at Dunbar Street, on the right when traveling west on McConnell Road.
Ku Klux Klan members and American Nazis, on Nov. 3. 1979, shot and killed five Communist Workers Party members one-tenth mile north. — — Map (db m219790) HM
On Wendover Avenue East (U.S. 70) east of Huffman Street, on the right when traveling east.
World War II training camp and overseas replacement depot, 1943-1946. Over 330,000 servicemen were processed here. This is center of 652 acre site. — — Map (db m219595) HM
On South Elm Street north of East Whittington Street, on the right when traveling north.
Greensboro's oldest known
African American cemetery
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
1993 — — Map (db m234102) HM
On North Main Street (State Highway 1993) at East High Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
The High Point City Council acknowledges the injustice committed in March 1944 by the City of High Point when African American service members who gave their lives during World War II were not recognized for their service to our country. Though many . . . — — Map (db m175480) HM WM
On Greensboro Road at Penny Road, on the right when traveling east on Greensboro Road.
William Beard made & sold hats at his well-known shop, established before 1795 and later operated by his son David. Site 1⅓ mi. N. — — Map (db m216471) HM
On N Main Street (U.S. 311 Bus) at E English Road, on the left when traveling south on N Main Street.
Located ¾ mile east, Camp Fisher was a camp of instruction for North Carolina troops in 1861 – 1862. Camp Fisher was named for Col. Charles Fisher of Salisbury, after his death at the battle of First Manassas. — — Map (db m34039) HM
On North Hamilton Street south of Montlieu Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Newspaperman and public official; ambassador to Nicaragua and Columbia; adviser to governor on racial affairs, 1963-64. Grave is ¼ mile S.E. — — Map (db m216188) HM
On West High Avenue east of South Elm Street, on the right when traveling east.
I.M. Lassiter started his family-owned moving company at this location with a team of horses, mules, and a wagon. The company served the city's growing industries and helped build High Point into a major distribution center. — — Map (db m181629) HM
On N Main Street (U.S. 311 Bus), on the right when traveling north.
The Gillam & Miller Gun Factory was located here. Owned by Dr. L. M. Gillam and James Miller, the firm manufactured rifles and gun stocks for the state of North Carolina in 1863. The firm also had a contract to sell rifles to the Confederate . . . — — Map (db m34033) HM
On South Wrenn Street just south of East High Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
On Thursday, February 11, 1960, at the close of the school day, a group of 26 students in High Point became the first high school students in the United States to stage a Woolworth "Sit-In" Demonstration. This action by the high school students . . . — — Map (db m216780) HM
On Washington Street at Hobson Street, on the right when traveling west on Washington Street.
Here stood the First Baptist Church from 1907
to 2015. Born in the midst of Reconstruction,
galvanized in the heat of forced racial divide,
and often blistered by the minds of social
oppression, it stood firm. Over the course of
its history it . . . — — Map (db m234024) HM
On South Main Street (North Carolina Route 1993) at Nathan Hunt Drive, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street.
African American doctors
played golf in Dec. 1954 to
challenge segregation at
city's Blair Park course.
Integrated in March 1956. — — Map (db m234019) HM
On R C Baldwin Avenue west of Meredith Street, on the right when traveling west.
Greenhill Cemetery was established in 1910 for
$750 when the city of High Point purchased
6 acres of land for burial of its colored citizens.
Today the cemetery is situated on approximately
11 acres of land and consists of 1250 burial . . . — — Map (db m234026) HM
On West English Road west of Oakwood Street, on the right when traveling west.
Site of classes started in 1955 by High Point Furniture and Hosiery Manufacturers and the High Point Public Schools that later became GTCC, one of the first community colleges in North Carolina. — — Map (db m216781) HM
On North Main Street (Business U.S. 311) at West High Avenue, on the right when traveling south on North Main Street.
Approximately 424 feet west southwest lies the geographic “high point” between Goldsboro and Charlotte. Identified by the survey crew for the North Carolina Railroad about 1849, the elevation became the city namesake upon the granting of a city . . . — — Map (db m34938) HM
On Washington Street at Day Place, on the left when traveling east on Washington Street.
In 1891, the New York Yearly Meeting of the
Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) moved
their Normal School from Asheboro, North
Carolina to High Point, North Carolina. High
Point Normal and Industrial Institute was a
private, co-educational . . . — — Map (db m234101) HM
On Scarlett Drive at Johnson Street (County Road 1818), on the right when traveling east on Scarlett Drive.
Opened on Oct 20, 1940, this one-mile dirt oval track that featured a tunnel entrance was built by the Baity Brothers. First race was an AAA sanctioned Indy big car race followed by three stock car races. Track was closed due to WWII. Notable . . . — — Map (db m175468) HM
On S Main Street (U.S. 311) at E High Avenue, on the right when traveling north on S Main Street.
This memorial is dedicated to the memory and honor of those who have served bravely in our Armed Forces in both times of war and in times of peace. May 30, 2005 World War I • World War II • Korean War • Vietnam War • Persian Gulf War • Operation . . . — — Map (db m35811) HM
On Mill Avenue at South Elm Street, on the right when traveling west on Mill Avenue.
A textile mill opened in 1913 followed by a planned village on 69 acres. Placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2014. — — Map (db m175497) HM
On Extraordinary Way, 0.3 miles west of Montlieu Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
This marker contains brick from the Jamestown Female College opened by the Methodist Protestant Church, Jamestown, N.C. 1859 and destroyed by fire 1861. — — Map (db m175464) HM
On Underhill Street just north of East Washington Drive, on the right when traveling north.
John Coltrane (b.1926 - d.1967), world renowned jazz saxophonist and composer of the suite "A Love Supreme", lived with his extended family at 118 Underhill St. from 1928-1943. His family was headed by his maternal grandfather, Rev. W.W. Blair, who . . . — — Map (db m172052) HM
On South Hamilton Street at East Commerce Avenue, on the right when traveling north on South Hamilton Street.
Growing Up in High Point
John Coltrane was born in Hamlet, North Carolina, on September 23, 1926. He was an infant when his family moved to High Point. For most of his youth Coltrane lived with extended family in his grandparents' house on . . . — — Map (db m175493) HM
On East Lexington Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Reported permanently removed.
The Little Red Schoolhouse was built 1930 adjacent to the Ray Street Elementary School (corner of Montlieu and N Hamilton Streets) to accommodate a growing student body. It was designed by local architect Louis Voorhees as a tribute to the old . . . — — Map (db m35122) HM
Near South Main Street (State Highway 1993) at East High Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
US Army Four-Star General and Vice Chief of Staff, the Army's 2nd highest post. Developed "Be All That You Can Be" recruiting campaign in 1979, boosting image and raising standards. At request of President Bush delayed retirement in '89 to plan and . . . — — Map (db m216785) HM
On North Hamilton Street at East Parkway Avenue, on the left when traveling north on North Hamilton Street.
Born in High Point. Max Thurman made his home on Historic Johnson Street before entering NC State University in 1949. Graduated with Honors 1953 and entered US Army from ROTC. Rose to rank of General and distinguished himself as the Army's Second in . . . — — Map (db m216786) HM
On Model Farm Road at Baltimore Street, in the median on Model Farm Road.
Established by Quakers 1867 to stem westward migration by promoting improved agricultural practices. Tract, sold in 1891, was ½ mi. E. — — Map (db m216186) HM
On South Main Street (State Highway 1993) just south of East Commerce Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Mother of six who, upon the premature death of husband Charles Hayworth in 1928, kept Hayworth Industries and Alma Desk, its mainstay, alive during the Depression. Felt she had to work harder than a man for same achievement. Company became nation's . . . — — Map (db m175485) HM
From the eras of slavery to segregation, a time spanning from the 1700's to the 1970's, the laws of North Carolina and many other states mandated that all citizens be labeled as “White” or “Colored.”
When the Oakwood Cemetery was established in . . . — — Map (db m234023) HM