Durham in Durham County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Bull City Blues
Erected 2001 by Division of Archives and History. (Marker Number G-85.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list.
Location. 35° 58.945′ N, 78° 53.931′ W. Marker is in Durham, North Carolina, in Durham County. Marker is at the intersection of Fayetteville Street and Simmons Street, on the right when traveling north on Fayetteville Street. Marker is in front of Stanford L. Warren Branch of the Durham County Public Library. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1201 Fayetteville Street, Durham NC 27707, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lincoln Hospital (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Algonquin Tennis Club (about 800 feet away); Clyde R. Hoey Building (approx. half a mile away); James Edward Shepard (approx. half a mile away); Shepard House (approx. half a mile away); Former Site of Hillside High School (approx. half a mile away); Centennial Chapel (approx. half a mile away); College Heights Historic District (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Durham.
Also see . . .
1. Blind Boy Fuller performing "Tom Cat Blues" - YouTube. (Submitted on January 13, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
2. Rev. Gary Davis performing "Slow Drag / Cincinnati Flow Blues" - YouTube. (Submitted on January 13, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 9, 2011, by Patrick G. Jordan of Graham, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,180 times since then and 80 times this year. Last updated on April 5, 2023, by Michael Buckner of Durham, North Carolina. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 9, 2011, by Patrick G. Jordan of Graham, North Carolina. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.