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

African Americans in World War II Memorial

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 17, 2021

1. African Americans in World War II Memorial

Inscription. The High Point City Council acknowledges the injustice committed in March 1944 by the City of High Point when African American service members who gave their lives during World War II were not recognized for their service to our country. Though many years overdue, we present them a Gold Star.

Erected 2013 by The High Point City Council.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • War, World II. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1944.

Location. 35° 57.459′ N, 80° 0.316′ W. Memorial is in High Point, North Carolina, in Guilford County. It is at the intersection of North Main Street (State Highway 1993) and East High Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: High Point NC 27260, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in North Carolina’s Piedmont

and specifically in Piedmont Triad.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

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Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: World War II Memorial (here, next to this marker); Revolutionary War Patriots (here, next to this marker); High Point Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); World War I Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Maxwell Reid "Max" Thurman (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Arms Factory (within shouting distance of this marker); Plank Road (within shouting distance of this marker); The Plank Road Foreman (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in High Point.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 17, 2021

2. African Americans in World War II Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on June 20, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 20, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 373 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 20, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.