High Point in Guilford County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Florence Armory
Erected January 19, 1989 by the Col. John Sloan Camp, 1290 Sons of Confederate Veterans
Erected 1989 by Col. John Sloan Camp, 1290 Sons of Confederate Veterans.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Sons of Confederate Veterans/United Confederate Veterans series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 11, 1865.
Location. 36° 1.254′ N, 79° 57.456′ W. Marker is in High Point, North Carolina, in Guilford County. Marker is at the intersection of Penny Road and East Fork Road, on the right when traveling north on Penny Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1702 Penny Rd, High Point NC 27265, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Deep River Friends Meeting (approx. 0.8 miles away); James Mendenhall House and Mill (approx. 1½ miles away); Confederate Arms Factory (approx. 1.7 miles away); Jamestown Friends Meeting House and Cemetery (approx. 1.9 miles away); William Reece House (approx. 2 miles away); Richard Mendenhall Store (approx. 2 miles away); Home of Richard Mendenhall (approx. 2 miles away); Lord Cornwallis (approx. 2 miles away).
Credits. This page was last revised on February 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 21, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 779 times since then and 39 times this year. Last updated on February 21, 2023, by Michael Buckner of Durham, North Carolina. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 21, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.