Dallas in Gaston County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

William C. Friday

Educator

By Stanley and Terrie Howard, May 2, 2009

1. William C. Friday Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

As President of the University of North Carolina from 1956-86, he developed it into a 16 campus system and a national model. Respected nationwide for his compassion, vision, leadership and integrity. Born July 13, 1920 to Lathan and Beth Friday, graduated Dallas school, NC State and UNC Law School. Married Ida Howell 1942. Served in US Navy 1942-46. NC Senate created WC Friday Institute for Leadership in his honor in 2004.

Erected 2005 by Dallas Woman's Club.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education.

Location. 35° 18.955′ N, 81° 10.571′ W. Marker is in Dallas, North Carolina, in Gaston County. Marker is on N. Gaston St. (County Route 2278). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dallas NC 28034, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Vietnam Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Gaston County Courthouse (former) (a few steps from this marker); First Gaston County Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); Confederate Soldiers Monument (a few

By Stanley and Terrie Howard, May 2, 2009

2. William C. Friday Marker

steps from this marker); Rhyne Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Hoffman Hotel 1852 (within shouting distance of this marker); Dallas (within shouting distance of this marker); Smyre - Pasour House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dallas.

By Stanley and Terrie Howard, May 2, 2009

3. William C. Friday Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 791 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 3, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.