Wilson in Wilson County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Charles H. Darden
Photographed By Dave W, June 25, 2023
1. Charles H. Darden Marker
Born in Greene County, 1854. Arrived in Wilson after Civil War. In 1875, here established first African-American funeral business in Wilson, diversified by son, C.L. Darden. Operated for more than 100 years. Local high school named in his honor.
Erected by Wilson County Historical Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1875.
Location. 35° 43.187′ N, 77° 54.303′ W. Marker is in Wilson, North Carolina, in Wilson County. Marker is at the intersection of Nash Street (North Carolina Route 58) and Ash Street East, on the right when traveling south on Nash Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 617 Nash St, 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. Plank Road (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Owen L. W. Smith (about 600 feet away); Wilson Hospital and Tubercular Home (approx. ¼ mile away); Wilson Normal & Industrial Institute (approx. 0.3 miles away); R.D.W. Connor (approx. 0.3 miles away); First ABC Store (approx. 0.4 miles away); Tosneoc Village (approx. 0.4 miles away); Branch Banking & Trust Company Building (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilson.
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Photographed By Dave W, June 25, 2023
2. Charles H. Darden Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 102 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 26, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
