Downtown in Greensboro in Guilford County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Lunsford Richardson
— 1854-1919 —
In this store
Lunsford Richardson
1854-1919
during his joint
ownership from
1890 to 1898
developed a line of home
remedies of which
Vicks VapoRub
became world-renowned
for the relief of
the common cold
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
Location. 36° 4.3′ N, 79° 47.42′ W. Marker is in Greensboro, North Carolina, in Guilford County. It is in Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of South Elm Street and February 1 Pl, on the right when traveling north on South Elm Street. Located across the street from the Civil Rights Museum. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Greensboro NC 27401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Henry Frye (a few steps from this marker); The Underground Railroad (a few steps from this marker); Birthplace of the Civil Rights Movement (a few steps from this marker); O. Henry (a few steps from this marker); Albion Tourgee (a few steps from this marker); The Trial Of Benjamin Benson (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Greensboro Law School (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Lunsford Richardson (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greensboro.
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2016, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 551 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 7, 2016, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.