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

The Home of Simon G. Atkins

1863-1934

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, February 15, 2012

1. The Home of Simon G. Atkins Marker

Inscription. Founder of Slater Academy Now Winston-Salem State University; President, 1892-1904; 1913-1934 Religious and Community Leader. House Originally Located Three Blocks West of Current Location

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. In addition, it is included in the Historically Black Colleges and Universities series list.

Location. 36° 5.48′ N, 80° 13.47′ W. Marker is in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in Forsyth County. Marker is at the intersection of Wallace Street and Price Street, on the right when traveling east on Wallace Street. Located on the campus of Winston-Salem State University, just off Cromartie 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. Simon Green Atkins House (a few steps from this marker); Winston-Salem State University (approx. 0.2 miles away); Simon G. Atkins (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (approx. 0.6 miles away); Tobacco Unionism (approx. 0.6 miles away); Winston-Salem Chapter of the Black Panther Party (approx. 0.7 miles away); Winston Mutual Life Insurance Building

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(approx. 0.7 miles away); Salem Cemetery (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winston-Salem.

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, February 15, 2012

2. The Home of Simon G. Atkins Marker

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Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, February 15, 2012

3. The Home of Simon G. Atkins

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, February 15, 2012

4. The Home of Simon G. Atkins

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, February 15, 2012

5. The Home of Simon G. Atkins

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 17, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 487 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 17, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.