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

Safe Bus Company

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, January 25, 2012

1. Safe Bus Company Marker

Inscription. The Safe Bus Company was chartered in 1926, when several small "jitney" services merged their operations to better serve Winston-Salem's African-American citizens. With the motto "safety and service," Safe Bus Company eventually employed more than 80 drivers and carried 8,000 passengers a day, earning the distinction of being the largest African-American -owned and -operated transportation business in the world. In 1972, Safe Bus Company was purchased by the Winston-Salem Transit Authority. Founders of the Safe Bus Company: John M. Adams, Elliot A. Davis, George I. Dillahunt, Jefferson H. Hairston, Elijah T. Miller, Joseph Miller, Harvey F. Morgan, Ralph R. Morgan, Charlie R. Peebles, George Ragsdale, Clarence T. Woodland

Erected 2011 by Winston-Salem Historic Marker Program.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.

Location. 36° 5.99′ N, 80° 14.74′ W. Marker is in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in Forsyth County. Marker is on W. 5th St., on the left when traveling west. Between N.Liberty and Trade Streets. 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

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. Downtown North Historic District (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); O'Hanlon's Office Building (about 500 feet away); First Sit-In Victory In North Carolina (about 600 feet away); Our Confederate Dead (about 600 feet away); P.H. Hanes Knitting Company (about 800 feet away); The Forsyth County Men (approx. 0.2 miles away); Nissen Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Winston-Salem Rotary Club (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winston-Salem.

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, January 25, 2012

2. Safe Bus Company Marker

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, January 25, 2012

3. Safe Bus Company Marker

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, January 25, 2012

4. Safe Bus Company Marker

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, January 25, 2012

5. Safe Bus Company Marker

Modern bus station at same site

Credits. This page was last revised on March 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 25, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,804 times since then and 69 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 25, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.