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Downtown in Greensboro in Guilford County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
 

Lunsford Richardson

— 1854-1919 —

 
 
Lunsford Richardson Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, August 20, 2013
1. Lunsford Richardson Marker
Inscription.

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 & CommerceScience & 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
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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.
 
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.
 
Lunsford Richardson Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, August 20, 2013
2. Lunsford Richardson Marker
Lunsford Richardson plaque is on the right side of the entrance.
Lunsford Richardson Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, August 20, 2013
3. Lunsford Richardson Marker
Lunsford Richardson plaque is on the right side of the entrance.
Lunsford Richardson Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, August 20, 2013
4. Lunsford Richardson Marker
Lunsford Richardson plaque is on the right side of the entrance.
Lunsford Richardson Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, August 20, 2013
5. Lunsford Richardson Marker
Lunsford Richardson plaque is on the right side of the entrance.
 
 
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.

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