Tarboro in Edgecombe County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Garrett Bldg.
— NC Civil Rights Trail —
Photographed By Dave W, June 25, 2023
1. Garrett Bldg. Marker
East Tarboro Citizens League formed here June 1963. Led by Dr. Moses Ray. Improved housing, jobs, and voting rights for black residents.
Erected 2023 by NC African American Heritage Commission / William C. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 24.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights. In addition, it is included in the NC Civil Rights Trail series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1963.
Location. 35° 54.022′ N, 77° 31.853′ W. Marker is in Tarboro, North Carolina, in Edgecombe County. Marker is at the intersection of Panola Street and East Chuirch Street, on the right when traveling south on Panola Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 502 Panola St, Tarboro NC 27886, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Joseph Blount Cheshire, Jr. (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Civil War Cemeteries (about 600 feet away); U.S.S. Maine Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); St. Paul A.M.E. Zion Church (approx. ¼ mile away); John C. Dancy (approx. ¼ mile away); Occupation of Tarboro (approx. ¼ mile away); W.D. Pender (approx. ¼ mile away); Henry T. Clark (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tarboro.
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Photographed By Dave W, June 25, 2023
2. Garrett Bldg. 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 60 times since then and 18 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.
