Scotland Neck in Halifax County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Prof. George Madison James
Photographed By Dave W, June 24, 2023
1. Prof. George Madison James Marker
Born September 1st, 1862. Publisher of the first and only black newspaper in Scotland Neck called: The News Reporter from 1919 to 1925.
Secretary of the Halifax County Emancipation Association; one of the founders of the North Carolina State Fair; a member of the association operating a high school in martin county, North Carolina. Died June 24, 1946.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Charity & Public Work • Communications • Education. A significant historical date for this entry is September 1, 1862.
Location. 36° 7.908′ N, 77° 25.278′ W. Marker is in Scotland Neck, North Carolina, in Halifax County. Marker is on Main Street (U.S. 258) north of East 12th Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1223 Main St, Scotland Neck NC 27874, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Claude Kitchin (approx. half a mile away); Gallberry (approx. 0.8 miles away); W. W. Kitchin (approx. 1.1 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.1 miles away); Whitmel Hill (approx. 1.1 miles away); Trinity Church (approx. 1.2 miles away); Kehukee Primitive Baptist Church (approx. 1.8 miles away); Ram Albemarle (approx. 5.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Scotland Neck.
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Photographed By Dave W, June 24, 2023
2. Prof. George Madison James Marker
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