Greensboro in Guilford County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Cone Brothers
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, May 10, 2010
1. Cone Brothers Marker
Moses and Ceasar Cone pioneered marketing of textiles; manufactured denim & flannel. Their first mill, Proximity, 1895, was 1/4 mile N.E.Erected 1991 by North Carolina Division of Archives and History. (Marker Number J-96.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.
Location. 36° 5.273′ N, 79° 47.053′ W. Marker is in Greensboro, North Carolina, in Guilford County. Marker is at the intersection of Wendover Avenue (U.S. 220) and North Church Street, on the right when traveling west on Wendover Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1002 North Church Street, Greensboro NC 27401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Guilford County Health Department (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Simkins v. Cone (approx. 0.3 miles away); "The Genesis Monument" (approx. 0.4 miles away); William C. Beasley House
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Also see . . . Textile Industry History - Cone Mills, Greensboro, NC. (Submitted on May 22, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, February 7, 2013
2. Cone Brothers Marker
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, May 10, 2010
3. Wide view of the Cone Brothers Marker
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, May 10, 2010
4. Revolution Mill (1898)
The second mill opened by the Cone brothers, in partnership with Emanuel and Herman Sternberger, to produce flannel. Production continued until 1982, the site was included on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. Today is undergoing renovation for as a home for dozens of small businesses.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 984 times since then and 87 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 22, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. 2. submitted on February 7, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3, 4. submitted on May 22, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.
