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R.D.W. Connor

 
 
R.D.W. Connor Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Patrick G. Jordan, March 12, 2010
1. R.D.W. Connor Marker
Inscription. First Archivist of the U.S., 1934-41. Secretary of the N.C. Historical Commission, historian, author, and teacher. His birthplace stood here.
 
Erected 1965 by Archives and Highway Departments. (Marker Number F-39.)
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, MusicEducation. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list.
 
Location. 35° 43.415′ N, 77° 54.524′ W. Marker is in Wilson, North Carolina, in Wilson County. Marker is on Nash Street East (North Carolina Route 58) north of Lodge Street, on the right when traveling north. Located in historic downtown Wilson, approximately half a block from the Wilson Amtrak Station. The marker is in front of Carrons Funeral Home. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 325 Nash Street East, Wilson NC 27893, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First ABC Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Branch Banking & Trust Company Building (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wilson County Civil War Memorial (about 700 feet away); The Wilson Times (about 800 feet away); Henry G. Connor
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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Combat Wounded Veterans (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hackney Wagon Company (approx. 0.2 miles away); Tosneoc Village (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilson.
 
Additional keywords. Robert Digges Wimberly Connor, National Archives, UNC CHapel Hill professor, Wilmington, Winston
 
R.D.W. Connor Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Patrick G. Jordan, March 12, 2010
2. R.D.W. Connor Marker
The "First ABC Store" Marker can be seen farther down the street.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on May 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 12, 2010, by Patrick G. Jordan of Graham, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 758 times since then and 20 times this year. Last updated on May 7, 2023, by Michael Buckner of Durham, North Carolina. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on March 12, 2010, by Patrick G. Jordan of Graham, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.

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