Weldon in Halifax County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Benjamin S. Turner
1825-1894
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, May 6, 2010
1. Benjamin S. Turner Marker
Erected 1995 by North Carolina Division of Archives and History. (Marker Number E-105.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list.
Location. 36° 25.806′ N, 77° 37.52′ W. Marker is in Weldon, North Carolina, in Halifax County. Marker is at the intersection of Julian R Allsbrook Highway (U.S. 158) and Country Club Road (County Road 1641), on the right when traveling east on Julian R Allsbrook Highway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1511 Julian R Allsbrook Hwy, Weldon NC 27890, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Weldon Cotton Manufacturing Company (approx. 1˝ miles away); Rockfish Capital of the World (approx. 1˝ miles away); Grace Episcopal Church (approx. 1˝ miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.6 miles away); Weldon Railroads (approx. 1.6 miles away); Wilmington and Weldon Railroad
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Also see . . .
1. Biographical Directory of the United States Congress - Turner, Benjamin Sterling, (1825 - 1894). (Submitted on May 24, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
2. BlackPast.org -Turner, Benjamin Sterling (1825-1894). (Submitted on May 24, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, May 6, 2010
2. Wide view of the Benjamin S. Turner Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,163 times since then and 22 times this year. Last updated on May 4, 2023, by Michael Buckner of Durham, North Carolina. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 24, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
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