High Point in Guilford County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Washington Street Historic District

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 17, 2021

1. Washington Street Historic District Marker

Inscription. Washington Street was created and given its name in 1860. This cultural icon rose above discrimination, segregation, and racism to become a symbol of black determination, perseverance, and success. By 1960, the Washington Street district, covering nine magnificent blocks, consisted of over 50 businesses of all kinds as well as numerous churches, civic organizations, and educational institutions. In 2010, Washington Street was placed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Erected by City of High Point, North Carolina.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.

Location. 35° 57.671′ N, 80° 0.109′ W. Marker is in High Point, North Carolina, in Guilford County. It is on Washington Street just east of North Centennial St, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 508 Washington St, High Point NC 27260, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Piedmont

and specifically in Piedmont Triad.

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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: First Baptist Church (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); High Point Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Revolutionary War Patriots (approx. 0.3 miles away); African Americans in World War II Memorial

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); World War II Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Confederate Arms Factory (approx. 0.3 miles away); Camp Fisher (approx. 0.3 miles away); High Point Normal and Industrial Institute (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in High Point.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 17, 2021

2. Washington Street Historic District Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 865 times since then and 58 times this year. Last updated on February 21, 2023, by Michael Buckner of Durham, North Carolina. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 19, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.