Salisbury in Rowan County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Salisbury Rotary Club
Salisbury History & Art Trail
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June 15, 1920First formal meeting, installation of local officers, and presentation of its charter from Rotary International was held on the roof garden of the Wallace Building (now The Plaza).
The need to build a separate high school was the impetus for 22 men to band together, form a civic club and affiliate with Rotary International. Because of their efforts, the $500,000 bond issue passed and Boyden High School (now known as Salisbury High School) became a reality. In 1925 the club led the local drive to raise $150,000 toward the endowment needed to ensure Catawba College's relocation from Newton to Salisbury.
Through the 1940s, the club promoted agricultural growth. They presented Guernsey cows to yough and helped establish a creamery in town which boosted Rowan County's dairy interests.
From their earlier earlier emphasis on educational and rural affairs, Rotarians expanded their involvement to include all facets of local life. Throughout its history the club, composed of business and professional persons, has been in the forefront of numerous civic endeavors, has awarded scholarships to students and has promoted cultural exchange programs. The club's projects continue to impact the community Salisbury Rotarians epitomize their motto:
Erected by Salisbury
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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 15, 1925.
Location. 35° 40.065′ N, 80° 28.206′ W. Marker is in Salisbury, North Carolina, in Rowan County. It is on West Innes Street just west of South Main Street (U.S. 29/70), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 W Innes St, Salisbury NC 28144, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Piedmont and in Greater Charlotte. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. 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.
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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 252 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 23, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
