Mount Airy in Surry County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Leonidas Harold "L.H." Jones
January 18,1915- October 21, 1983
Photographed By Sandra Hughes Tidwell, October 23, 2021
1. Leonidas Harold "L.H." Jones Marker
L.H. Jones was a leader and educator in Surry County for over 45 years. He served as the only principal of J.J. Jones High School during its 30-year existence between 1936 and 1966. The school was named after his father who worked as a teacher and principal for 33 years. Jones helped prepare African American students with life skills through education with an emphasis on strong work ethic. He served on many organizations, most notably he was one of the first African Americans to be named on the North Carolina Board of Elections.Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education • Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1936.
Location. 36° 30.095′ N, 80° 36.513′ W. Marker is in Mount Airy, North Carolina, in Surry County. Marker is on West Oak Street just west of North Main Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 125 East W Oak St, Mount Airy NC 27030, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Whittler (here, next to this marker); The Whittling Wall (a few steps from this marker); Tommy Jarrell
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Photographed By Sandra Hughes Tidwell, October 23, 2021
2. Leonidas Harold "L.H." Jones Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 16, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2021, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 83 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 6, 2021, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
