Reidsville in Rockingham County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Reidsville Sesquicentennial

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 10, 2024

1. Reidsville Sesquicentennial Marker

Inscription.
The Charter for Reidsville — an Act to Incorporate the Town of Reidsville in Rockingham County — was ratified by the North Carolina General Assembly on the twenty-second day of December in 1873.

On the seventh day of January, 2023, Team Reidsville gathered to dedicate this Sesquicentennial Clock Tower to begin a year of celebratory events recognizing the history of the last 150 years, the opportunities of today and our hopes for the future of Reidsville.

City Council
Donald L. Gorham, Mayor
Harry L. Brown, Mayor Pro-tem
Barbara DeJournette
James K. Festerman
Rev. William Hairston
Terresia E. Scoble
Sherri G. Walker

Erected 2023 by The City of Reidsville.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Time Capsules series list. A significant historical date for this entry is December 2, 1873.

Location. 36° 21.448′ N, 79° 39.854′ W. Marker is in Reidsville, North Carolina, in Rockingham County. It is at the intersection of South Scales Street (State Road 2670) and Williams Street, on the right when traveling north on South Scales Street. The marker is mounted beside the Reidsville Sesquicentennial Clock Tower at the northeast corner of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Williams Street, Reidsville NC 27320, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Piedmont.

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,

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.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: First Baptist Church (here, next to this marker); 9/11 Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Saint Paul United Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); David S. Reid (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Governor Reid House (about 700 feet away); Piedmont Railroad (about 700 feet away); Susie Sharp (about 800 feet away); Main Street United Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Reidsville.

Also see . . .
1. Clock Tower Dedication Begins 150th Celebration. Excerpt:

The City of Reidsville kicks off its year-long Sesquicentennial Celebration with the dedication of the new Clock Tower at the corner of South Scales and Williams Street on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Back in 2019, City officials and staff started making plans for “Reidsville150”, including the erection of the Clock Tower at the southern entrance into the downtown area.
Other events planned throughout the year include a Black History Month Program detailing African-American influences on City Government; a Founder’s
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 10, 2024

2. Reidsville Sesquicentennial Marker
The marker is mounted on the brick wall beside the Sesquicentennial Clock Tower.
Day Celebration at the Governor Reid House; a Roaring 20s Lawn Party at the Penn House and more.

(Submitted on July 15, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. Reidsville, North Carolina (Wikipedia). Excerpt:

Reidsville was established in the early 19th century as an outpost and stop on the stage line that ran between Salisbury, North Carolina, and Danville, Virginia, and was originally known as Wright's Crossroads. The community grew from a single home and inn owned by the family of Reuben Reid, a local farmer, businessman, justice of the peace and father of David S. Reid, into a thriving farming community primarily supporting tobacco production and cigarette manufacturing. Reidsville was officially incorporated by the North Carolina State Legislature in 1873 and became a key location of the American Tobacco Company which employed large numbers of city and county residents. The American Tobacco Company was the mainstay of Reidsville economics until its sale and closure in 1994.

(Submitted on July 15, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Reidsville Sesquicentennial Time Capsule image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 10, 2024

3. Reidsville Sesquicentennial Time Capsule

(located a few steps in front of the marker)
Reidsville, NC
150
1873 • 2023
Dedicated Dec. 22, 2023
Open on Dec 22, 2073

Reidsville Sesquicentennial Clock Tower image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 10, 2024

4. Reidsville Sesquicentennial Clock Tower

Looking east from South Scales Street; Williams Street is on the left. The marker is mounted on the left side of the clock tower.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 15, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 203 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 15, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.