Morganton in Burke County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Slades Chapel
— NC Civil Rights Trail —
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 3, 2024
1. Slades Chapel Marker
for equality in education
Organized meetings and
demonstrations here, 1961.
Inspired nonviolent change.
Erected 2023 by North Carolina African American Heritage Commission • William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 18.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Education • Women. In addition, it is included in the NC Civil Rights Trail, and the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1961.
Location. 35° 44.846′ N, 81° 41.163′ W. Marker is in Morganton, North Carolina, in Burke County. Marker is on East Union Street (Business U.S. 70) north of Bouchelle Street, on the right. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 307 E Union St, Morganton NC 28655, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. General Daniel Morgan (within shouting distance of this marker); Tod R. Caldwell (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sam J. Ervin, Jr. (about 700 feet away); Our Confederate Soldiers (approx. 0.2 miles away); Morganton (approx. 0.2 miles away); Burke Courthouse
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Also see . . .
1. Slades Chapel (1961). Slades Chapel is a story where, under the surface, a group of women emerged to lead their children and their families into the forefront of civil rights action in Burke County through their efforts to seek equality in their children's education. (North Carolina African American Heritage Commission) (Submitted on February 5, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. The West Concord Mothers: Coming into the light. The West Concord Mothers, also known as the Seven Mothers and the West Concord Seven, could be considered hidden figures behind the local desegregation movement from the 1950s to the 1970s. (Leslie McKesson, The News Herald, April 17, 2022; archived by Internet Archive on April 17, 2022) (Submitted on February 5, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 3, 2024
2. Slades Chapel Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 5, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 50 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 5, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
