Salisbury in Rowan County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

J.E.K. Aggrey (1875-1927) / Rose D. Aggrey (1882-1961)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 13, 2023

1. J.E.K. Aggrey (1875-1927)/Rose D. Aggrey (1882-1961) Marker

Inscription. Born in West Africa's Gold Coast (now Ghana), James Emman Kwegyir Aggrey enrolled at Livingstone College in 1898 & later joined the faculty. In 1920 he returned to Africa where he influenced the course of post colonialism. In 1905 Aggrey married Rose Douglass, teacher long active across the state in groups advocating education, social welfare, & racial harmony. This was their home.

Erected 2004 by North Carolina Office of Archives and History. (Marker Number L-104.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education • Immigration. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.

Location. 35° 40.167′ N, 80° 28.844′ W. Marker is in Salisbury, North Carolina, in Rowan County. Marker is at the intersection of West Monroe Street and South Craige Street, on the right when traveling west on West Monroe Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 700 W Monroe St, Salisbury NC 28144, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Joseph C. Price (about 700 feet away); Hambley-Wallace House

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(approx. ¼ mile away); Monroe Street School (approx. 0.3 miles away); John W. Ellis (approx. 0.4 miles away); Lee S. Overman (approx. 0.4 miles away); Hall House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Christian Reid (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salisbury.

Also see . . .
1. James Emman Kwegyir Aggrey. Wikipedia entry on the intellectual, missionary, and teacher who was said to have spoken five languages. (Submitted on January 3, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. Rosebud Douglass Aggrey. Rosebud (Rudolf) Douglass was born May 27, 1882 in Portsmouth, Virginia to Walter and Martha Ann (Bell) Douglass. Family legend and historian, Nadia Orton, note that they were related to Frederick Douglass, but kinship was believed to be one of brotherly bond rather than blood. (Keri Graham, Biographical Database of Black Women Suffragists) (Submitted on January 3, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 13, 2023

2. J.E.K. Aggrey (1875-1927)/Rose D. Aggrey (1882-1961) Marker

James Emman Kwegyir Aggrey (1875-1927) image. Click for full size.

Unknown via Burke Library Archives, Columbia University Libraries (Public Domain)

3. James Emman Kwegyir Aggrey (1875-1927)

He began his teaching career at age 15 and earned Bachelor's and Master's degrees at Livingstone College. While teaching at Livingstone after graduation, he attended Columbia University where he was also a member of the Phelps Stokes Commission working to determine the educational needs of Africa.

Rosebud Douglass Aggrey (1882-1961) image. Click for full size.

via Livingstone College Archives (Public Domain), circa 1913

4. Rosebud Douglass Aggrey (1882-1961)

A Virginia native, she earned her degree from Shaw University and taught at Livingstone College. She also was involved in voter registration and women's suffrage, educational issues and civic organizations.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 55 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 3, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.