Salisbury in Rowan County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Travelers' Club
Salisbury History & Art Trail
Railroad & Industrial
In 1909 twelve ladies, led by Mrs. James Preston Moore (nee Beulah Stewart), organized the Travelers' Club for the purpose of becoming well informed on foreign countries and other subjects. "Miss Beulah," as she was affectionately known, was intelligent, outspoken, and championed a cause when there was one. Interested in the betterment of their community, she and fellow Travelers spearheaded an effort to establish a public library. Engaging the help of other clubs and leading citizens, a committee was formed and Archibald Henderson Boyden was elected chairman. He offered the use of the Henderson Law Office, located on his property, to house the library. In 1911, the forerunner of the Rowan Public Library opened on this site. Today the Travelers' Club still supports the library as one of its projects.Erected 2009 by Salisbury History & Art Trail.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Parks & Recreational Areas • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.
Location. 35° 40.051′ N,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Macay Law Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Cotton Mills Corner (within shouting distance of this marker); Salisbury Cotton Mills (within shouting distance of this marker); Christian Reid (within shouting distance of this marker); Town Well (within shouting distance of this marker); Crossroads: Past Into Present (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Andrew Jackson (about 500 feet away); Hall House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salisbury.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 23, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 221 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 23, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
