Wilson in Wilson County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
John Fletcher Bruton
Erected by Wilson County Historical Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.
Location. 35° 43.714′ N, 77° 54.821′ W. Marker is in Wilson, North Carolina, in Wilson County. It is on Nash Street North (State Highway 58) 0.1 miles north of Jackson Street West, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 Nash St, Wilson NC 27893, 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 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: Alpheus Branch (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); P.D. Gold (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wilson Theatre (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hackney Wagon Company (approx. Ό mile away); Wilson County Veterans Memorial (approx. Ό mile
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Josephus Daniels (was approx. Ό mile away but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 2, 2019
2. John Fletcher Bruton Marker
This is photo of the prior iteration of the marker. It is identical to the current version.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 4, 2019, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 368 times since then and 17 times this year. Last updated on June 26, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. Photos: 1. submitted on December 27, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on March 4, 2019, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. 3. submitted on December 27, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
