Milton in Caswell County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Thomas Day
ca. 1801-1861
Photographed by Amy Wilson, December 23, 2008
1. Thomas Day Marker
Erected 1999 by Division of Archives and History. (Marker Number G-93.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list.
Location. 36° 32.325′ N, 79° 12.374′ W. Marker is in Milton, North Carolina, in Caswell County. It is on Broad Street (State Highway 57) east of Palmer's Alley, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 148 NC-57, Milton NC 27305, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Piedmont. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Milton General Store (a few steps from this marker); Milton Batteaux, Boatmen, Hogsheads and Coopers (within shouting distance of this marker); Milton State Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Friou-Hurdle House (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Franklin B. Jones Homeplace (within shouting distance of this marker); Melville (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Milton Hotel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milton.
More about this marker. Original marker erected in 1976.
Also see . . . Thomas Day Biographical Sketch. (Submitted on May 3, 2009, by Caswell County Historical Association of Yanceyville, North Carolina.)
Photographed by Amy Wilson, December 23, 2008
2. Thomas Day Marker
Photographed by Amy Wilson, December 23, 2008
3. Thomas Day Marker
The building in the background appears to be in the process of restoration.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 24, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,920 times since then and 26 times this year. Last updated on February 21, 2023, by Michael Buckner of Durham, North Carolina. Photos: 1. submitted on December 24, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 2, 3. submitted on December 25, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
