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

Home of Dr. Shubal Gardner Coffin

c. 1855

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, July 9, 2012

1. Home of Dr. Shubal Gardner Coffin Marker

Inscription. The arrival of the railroad shifted the center of Jamestown eastward from the old town center where Dr. Shubal Coffin (1809-1881) had established a medical school in 1840. He built his new home here, overlooking the tracks, to enjoy the improved access and visibility afforded by train travel. The two-story house features unusual Greek Revival details for our area, such as the board-and-batten siding.

Erected by Historic Jamestown Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.

Location. 35° 59.618′ N, 79° 56.181′ W. Marker is in Jamestown, North Carolina, in Guilford County. Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street and Oakdale Road, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 109 W Main St, Jamestown NC 27282, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Johnson Shoe Company (approx. 0.2 miles away); Jamestown Public School (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Robbins-Holton Mill & House (approx. ¼ mile away); Potter House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Lord Cornwallis

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(approx. 0.6 miles away); Lydia's Bridge (approx. 0.6 miles away); Richard Mendenhall Store (approx. 0.7 miles away); Oakdale United Methodist Church (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jamestown.

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, July 9, 2012

2. Home of Dr. Shubal Gardner Coffin Marker

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, July 9, 2012

3. Home of Dr. Shubal Gardner Coffin Marker

Home of Dr. Shubal Gardner Coffin image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, July 9, 2012

4. Home of Dr. Shubal Gardner Coffin

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, July 9, 2012

5. Home of Dr. Shubal Gardner Coffin

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, July 9, 2012

6. Home of Dr. Shubal Gardner Coffin Marker

Sign Next To Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, July 9, 2012

7. Sign Next To Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2016, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 605 times since then and 46 times this year. Last updated on February 21, 2023, by Michael Buckner of Durham, North Carolina. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 10, 2016, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. 7. submitted on October 14, 2016, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.