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.
Safe Bus Company. . 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
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.
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
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 1,787 times since then and 52 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.