Carrboro in Orange County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Carrboro “Truth Plaque”
Two years later, the state legislature renamed the town Carrboro at the request of Julian S. Carr, a post-Civil War business leader. He was also an active and influential participant in Jim Crow era efforts to create a system of racial segregation. Although the town continues to bear his name, the values and actions of Carr do not represent Carrboro today.
In the 1970s a group of Carrboro residents joined together to change the town's power structure and advocate for a community that fully included all residents. Thanks to their commitment, today Carrboro honors its working-class roots while reaching toward the goals of social equity, environmental harmony, and fiscal responsibility.
Approved February 5, 2019 – Carrboro Board of Aldermen
Erected 2019 by Town of Carrboro. (Marker Number 1.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Political Subdivisions. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.
Location. 35° 54.696′ N, 79° 4.662′ W. Marker is in Carrboro, North Carolina, in Orange County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of West Main Street and Lamar Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Marker is at the main entrance to Carrboro Town Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 W Main St, Carrboro NC 27510, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Elizabeth Cotten (approx. 0.4 miles away); Hargraves (approx. ¾ mile away); Navy B-1 Band (approx. 0.8 miles away); The Chapel Hill Nine (approx. 0.9 miles away); Journey of Reconciliation (approx. 1.2 miles away); Kuralt Building (approx. 1.3 miles away); University Florist (approx. 1.3 miles away); Carolina Coffee Shop (approx. 1.3 miles away).
Also see . . .
1. Carrboro plaque to confront town’s tie to white supremacist. News story on the town's 'Truth Plaque' project. (Tammy Grubbthe, The (Durham) Herald-Sun via Associated Press, Feb. 9, 2019) (Submitted on September 14, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. Julian S. Carr. Wikipedia entry on the industrialist, philanthropist, and white supremacist. (Submitted on September 14, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 14, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 71 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 14, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.