Near Burlington in Caswell County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Millard Quentin Plumblee

1906 - 1987

Photographed By Paul Jordan, May 15, 2011

1. Millard Quentin Plumblee Memorial

Inscription. In memory of
Millard Quentin Plumblee
1906 - 1987
Educator
Community Servant
Friend

Mr. Plumblee

Born December 26, 1906 in Greenville County, SC.

Graduated from University of North Carolina in 1931.

Became Principal of Anderson School (located 2 miles south of here) from 1931-1962. In 1962 became Principal of Bartlett Yancey High School until his retirement.

Helped organize and was a charter member of Southern Caswell Ruritan Club. Served as President in 1975.

This Memorial established to recognize his tireless efforts and dedication to make Southern Casell Community and Caswell County a better place to live.

His congenial attitude and concern for his fellow man earned him the name and was always referred to as "MR. PLUMBLEE".

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical date for this entry is December 26, 1906.

Location. 36° 16.873′ N, 79° 21.713′ W. Marker is near Burlington, North Carolina, in Caswell County. Marker is on North Carolina 62 (State Highway 62), on the right when traveling south. The marker is in front of the Southern Caswell Ruritan Club. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9614 NC-62, Burlington NC 27217, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Union Ridge Church (approx. 5½ miles away); Pleasant Grove High School (approx. 6.6 miles away); The McCray School (approx. 7.1 miles away); a different marker also named The McCray School (approx. 7.1 miles away); a different marker also named McCray School (approx. 7.1 miles away); Occaneechi in the Service (approx. 7.3 miles away); Calvin Graves (approx. 7.4 miles away); Bedford Brown (approx. 7.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Burlington.

Photographed By Paul Jordan, May 15, 2011

2. Millard Quentin Plumblee Memorial

Mr. Plumblee plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Paul Jordan, May 15, 2011

3. Mr. Plumblee plaque

Photographed By Paul Jordan, May 15, 2011

4. Millard Quentin Plumblee Memorial

Southern Caswell Ruritan Club

Back of Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Paul Jordan, May 15, 2011

5. Back of Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on April 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2011, by Paul Jordan of Burlington, N. C., U. S. A.. This page has been viewed 814 times since then and 36 times this year. Last updated on April 22, 2023, by Michael Buckner of Durham, North Carolina. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 16, 2011, by Paul Jordan of Burlington, N. C., U. S. A.. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.