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The Johnston Building

Charlotte Mecklenburg Historic Site

 
 
The Johnston Building Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 17, 2021
1. The Johnston Building Marker
Inscription. Built in 1924, owned by C.W. Johnston originally housed offices of prominent textile companies, a cotton exchange and the office of former Governor-U.S. Senator Cameron Morrison. Earlier on this site was the Charlotte office of J.B. Duke.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & PoliticsIndustry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1924.
 
Location. 35° 13.573′ N, 80° 50.677′ W. Marker is in Charlotte, North Carolina, in Mecklenburg County. It is in Charlotte center city. Marker is on South Tryon Street just south of West 4th Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 211 S Tryon St, Charlotte NC 28202, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. British Encampment, 1780 (within shouting distance of this marker); Nearby History (within shouting distance of this marker); Jefferson Davis Informed of Lincoln's Death (within shouting distance of this marker); RCA Victor (within shouting distance of this marker); WBT / WBTV (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of Charlotte (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of Queen's College (about 500 feet away); St. Peters Hospital (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charlotte.
 
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Plaque on the Johnston Building image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 17, 2021
2. Plaque on the Johnston Building
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 142 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on June 21, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
 
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