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Winston-Salem in Forsyth County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
 

Richard Joshua Reynolds

1850 - 1918

 
 
Richard Joshua Reynolds marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, January 17, 2012
1. Richard Joshua Reynolds marker
Inscription. In 1875 this young Virginian aged 24 rode into Winston in search of a town in which to build his first tobacco factory.

Through the generosity of the citizens of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County this memorial has been erected to honor a successful businessman and public benefactor.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1875.
 
Location. 36° 5.76′ N, 80° 14.61′ W. Marker is in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in Forsyth County. Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street and Second Street, on the right on North Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Winston Salem NC 27101, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of First House Erected in Winston (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas J. Wilson (within shouting distance of this marker); City Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Honorable Willie Jones of Halifax (about 400 feet away); Former Dividing Line Between Winston and Salem (about 400 feet away); Wm. Cyrus Briggs (about 500 feet away); Winston-Salem Rotary Club (about 500 feet away); George Henry Black Memorial (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winston-Salem.
 
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Richard Joshua Reynolds statue image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, January 17, 2012
2. Richard Joshua Reynolds statue
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 17, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 729 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on January 17, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.

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