Wilson in Wilson County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Wilson Normal & Industrial Institute
604-606 East Vance Street
Operated ca. 1918-1928. African-Americans boycotted public school and opened a private school to protest teacher Mary Euell being slapped by Wilson Co. School Sup. C. L. Coon. Located 50 yards NE.
Erected by Wilson County Historical Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Education • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1918.
Location. 35° 43.441′ N, 77° 54.224′ W. Marker is in Wilson, North Carolina, in Wilson County. Marker is on Pender Street East south of Vance Street East, on the left when traveling south. Located at Wilson Linear Park entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 321 Pender St E, 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. Wilson Hospital and Tubercular Home (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Owen L. W. Smith (approx. 0.2 miles away); Plank Road (approx. ¼ mile away); Military Hospital (approx. ¼ mile away); R.D.W. Connor (approx. 0.3 miles away); Confederate Military Hospital No. 2 (approx. 0.3 miles away); First ABC Store (approx. 0.3 miles away); Charles H. Darden (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilson.
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 62 times since then and 16 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.