City Center in Durham in Durham County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Black Wall Street
Erected 2004 by North Carolina Office of Archives and History. (Marker Number G-116.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list.
Location. 35° 59.745′ N, 78° 54.017′ W. Marker is in Durham, North Carolina, in Durham County. It is in City Center. Marker is at the intersection of North Mangum Street (Business U.S. 501) and West Parrish Street, on the right when traveling south on North Mangum Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 W Parrish St, Durham NC 27701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A Legacy of Community and Institutional Connections (a few steps from this marker); Financial and Professional Impact in Durham (a few steps from this marker); North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Co. / Mechanics and Farmers Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); A Black Capital for the World to See (within shouting distance of this marker); Tobacco and E.J. Parrish (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Visionary Leadership in the New South (about 400 feet away); Empowering and Diverse Opportunities (about 500 feet away); Dedicated to Those who Served in the World War (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Durham.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 4, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 797 times since then and 45 times this year. Last updated on March 14, 2023, by Michael Buckner of Durham, North Carolina. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 4, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.