Thompson Park in Charlotte in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Thompson Orphanage
This plaque is dedicated to the memory of hundreds of boys and girls that lived at Thompson Orphanage from 1886 - 1970 giving all a place to live in time of need.Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.
Location. 35° 12.971′ N, 80° 50.027′ W. Marker is in Charlotte, North Carolina, in Mecklenburg County. It is in Thompson Park. Marker is on East 4th Street (State Highway 16) 0.1 miles west of South Kings Drive, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1120 E 4th St, Charlotte NC 28204, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Thompson Orphanage (here, next to this marker); Thompson Orphanage Campus (here, next to this marker); Lewis Thompson and Pattie Clark Thompson (a few steps from this marker); Ben Nash (a few steps from this marker); They Came From Mecklenburg… / Dedicated To Those Who Serve (within shouting distance of this marker); Mecklenburg County Vietnam Memorial
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 21, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 107 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 21, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
