Josephus Daniels

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, February 2, 2019

1. Josephus Daniels Marker

Inscription. Secretary of the U.S. Navy 1913-1923; U.S. Ambassador to Mexico; editor; author; Childhood home stood here, beside the Post Office.

Erected by Wilson County Historical Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, World I.

Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 35° 43.554′ N, 77° 54.642′ W. Marker was in Wilson, North Carolina, in Wilson County. Marker was on Tarboro Street Northeast east of Nash Street Northeast (State Highway 58), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Wilson NC 27893, United States of America.

We have been informed that this sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Hackney Wagon Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Combat Wounded Veterans (within shouting distance of this marker); Henry G. Connor (within shouting distance of this marker); Wilson Theatre (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Wilson County Civil War Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Branch Banking & Trust Company Building (about 300 feet away); The Wilson Times (about 300 feet away); First ABC Store (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilson.

More about this marker. This marker, located on county property, has been removed. The marker will be returned to the Wilson County Historical Association. Daniels was an editor and owner of the Wilson Advance newspaper and reportedly used the paper to support white supremacy in his editorials. A local Army veteran had been trying for years to have it removed.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, February 2, 2019

2. Josephus Daniels Marker

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3. Josephus Daniels

Credits. This page was last revised on July 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 4, 2019, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 213 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 4, 2019, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.