Greensboro in Guilford County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Confederate Arms Factory

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, March 31, 2012

1. Confederate Arms Factory Marker

Inscription. 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 partnership with J & F Garrett, he produced carbines for the state of North Carolina and the Confederate States of America. It is believed over 400 carbines were produced during 1863 and 1864.

Erected 1988 by Col. John Sloan Camp, 1290, Sons of Confederate Veterans.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Sons of Confederate Veterans/United Confederate Veterans series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 14, 1863.

Location. Marker has been reported permanently removed. It was located near 36° 4.096′ N, 79° 47.401′ W. Marker was in Greensboro, North Carolina, in Guilford County. Marker was at the intersection of S Davie Street and E McGee Street, on the right when traveling north on S Davie Street. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Greensboro NC 27401, 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.

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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Jefferson Davis (within shouting distance of this marker); Cigar Industry (within shouting distance of this marker); North Carolina Railroad (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Cabinet (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Original Methodist Church / Former Methodist Cemetery (about 400 feet away); General Nathanael Greene (about 500 feet away); Lunsford Richardson (about 800 feet away); Piedmont Railroad (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greensboro.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 6, 2010

2. Confederate Arms Factory Marker

Greensboro Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 6, 2010

3. Greensboro Marker

Marker on S Davie Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 6, 2010

4. Marker on S Davie Street

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, March 31, 2012

5. Confederate Arms Factory Marker

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, March 31, 2012

6. Confederate Arms Factory Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,177 times since then and 8 times this year. Last updated on April 3, 2023, by Michael Buckner of Durham, North Carolina. Photos: 1. submitted on April 1, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 6, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5, 6. submitted on April 1, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.