Dallas in Gaston County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

William C. Friday

Educator

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, May 2, 2009

1. William C. Friday Marker

Inscription. As President of the University of North Carolina from 1956-86, he developed it into a 16 campus system and a national model. Respected nationwide for his compassion, vision, leadership and integrity. Born July 13, 1920 to Lathan and Beth Friday, graduated Dallas school, NC State and UNC Law School. Married Ida Howell 1942. Served in US Navy 1942-46. NC Senate created WC Friday Institute for Leadership in his honor in 2004.

Erected 2005 by Dallas Woman's Club.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1894.

Location. 35° 18.934′ N, 81° 10.594′ W. Marker is in Dallas, North Carolina, in Gaston County. It is on West Main Street west of North Gaston Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 131 N Gaston St, Dallas NC 28034, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Piedmont

and in Greater Charlotte.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

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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: Hoffman Hotel 1852 (a few steps from this marker); Vietnam Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Korean War Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); First Gaston County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Soldiers Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Gaston County Courthouse (former) (within shouting distance of this marker); Smyre - Pasour House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dallas.

More about this marker. Marker was moved from the east side (35.31592N, 81.17617W) of the Gaston Historic Courthouse to the south side.

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, May 2, 2009

2. William C. Friday Marker

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, May 2, 2009

3. William C. Friday Marker

William C. Friday Marker (relocated) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, November 9, 2023

4. William C. Friday Marker (relocated)

Photographed by Mark Parker, November 9, 2023

5. William C. Friday Marker (relocated)

Credits. This page was last revised on November 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,234 times since then and 27 times this year. Last updated on November 11, 2023, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 3, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. 4, 5. submitted on November 11, 2023, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.