Downtown in Greensboro in Guilford County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Gertrude Weil

1879-1971

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 3, 2023

1. Gertrude Weil Marker

Inscription.

“It is obvious that to treat people equally is the right thing to do.”

“Women breathed the same air, got the same education; It was ridiculous, spending so much energy and elocution on something that was rightfully theirs.”

At the Guilford County Courthouse, October 7, 1920, Gertrude Weil of Goldsboro, president of the Equal Saffrage Association of North Carolina in 1919 and 1920, presided at a day-long meeting of women from across the state to transition the ESANC to the North Carolina League of Women Voters. The 19th Amendment securing women the vote was ratified August 18, 1920 and signed into law August 26, 1920. Miss Gertrude Well was elected chairman of the non-partisan North Carolina League of Women Voters, Mrs. Aubrey L. Brooks ]*Helen] of Greensboro, third vice- chairman, and Mrs. Julius W. Cone [*Laura] of Greensboro, treasurer. The newly formed League's purpose was fostering education in citizenship and the support of progressive legislation. Approximately 120,000 women in North Carolina registered to vote in the November 1920 presidential election.
*Per the standards of the time, the women's given names were not included in the literature.

Erected by Tannenbaum-Sternberger Foundation, Inc.

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marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Government & Politics • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is October 7, 1920.

Location. 36° 4.353′ N, 79° 47.597′ W. Marker is in Greensboro, North Carolina, in Guilford County. It is in Downtown. It is on West Market Street east of South Eugene Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 315 W Market St, Greensboro NC 27401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Piedmont

and specifically in Piedmont Triad.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: West Market Street United Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memory of M/Sgt. Edwin V. Bain (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Gertrude Weil (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Guilford County Vietnam Memorial (about 300 feet away); Pfc. Phill G. McDonald (about 400 feet away); O. Henry (about 600 feet away); The Trial Of Benjamin Benson (about 700 feet away); Mount Hecla Mill (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greensboro.

Also see . . . Gertrude Weil. Gertrude Weil was a humanitarian and reformer who played a prominent role in many social, civic, political,

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 3, 2023

2. Gertrude Weil Marker

and religious organizations at the local, state, and national levels. Her main interest in social welfare was based upon her belief in social equality in all areas and for all people. (Jaime Huaman, NC Government & Heritage Library; via NCPedia, 2010) (Submitted on October 6, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

North Carolina Suffragists image. Click for full size.

General Negative Collection, North Carolina State Archives (Public Domain), circa 1920

3. North Carolina Suffragists

Among those pictured are Gertrude Weil (far left); Mary Borden Graham (fourth from left); and Rowena Borden (far right)

Credits. This page was last revised on October 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 177 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 5, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3. submitted on October 6, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.