Warrenton in Warren County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Heritage Center
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Photographed by Tom Bosse, September 14, 2024
1. Heritage Center Marker
Erected 2023 by NC African American Heritage Commission, William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 25.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights. In addition, it is included in the NC Civil Rights Trail series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1936.
Location. 36° 23.816′ N, 78° 9.37′ W. Marker is in Warrenton, North Carolina, in Warren County. It is on West Franklin Street west of South Main Street (U.S. 401), on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 111 West Franklin Street, Warrenton NC 27589, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Coastal Plain. 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: J.S. Wortham Company, Inc. (within shouting distance of this marker); John A. Hyman (within shouting distance of this marker); Jacob W. Holt (within shouting distance of this marker); Jacob Holt House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); World Wars I and II Memorial (about 400 feet away); Courthouse (about 500 feet away); Waddill Brick Store (about 600 feet away); Benjamin Hawkins (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Warrenton.
Other markers no longer nearby. John A. Hyman (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Confederate Monument (was about 600 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Photographed by Tom Bosse, September 14, 2024
2. Heritage Center Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 22, 2024, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 199 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 22, 2024, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
