Godwin in Cumberland County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
David M. Williams
1900-1975
Photographed By Robert Cole, June 6, 2010
1. David M. "Carbine" Williams Marker
"Carbine" Williams, designer of short stroke piston, which made possible M-1 carbine rifle, widely used in WWII. Lived 2 mi. S.Erected 2001. (Marker Number I-81.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list.
Location. 35° 12.95′ N, 78° 40.699′ W. Marker is in Godwin, North Carolina, in Cumberland County. Marker is at the intersection of Dunn Road (U.S. 301) and Main Street (North Carolina Highway 82), on the left when traveling north on Dunn Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9771 Dunn Road, Godwin NC 28344, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Prelude to Averasboro (approx. 1.2 miles away); Federal Hospital (approx. 1.2 miles away); Federal Artillery (approx. 2.1 miles away); "Oak Grove" (approx. 2.3 miles away); Confederate First Line
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Also see . . .
1. Wikipedia: David Marshall Williams. (Submitted on June 6, 2010, by Cleo Robertson of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.)
2. Internet Movie Database: Carbine Williams. (Submitted on June 6, 2010, by Cleo Robertson of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.)
3. Find-A-Grave: David Marshall "Carbine" Williams. (Submitted on June 6, 2010, by Cleo Robertson of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.)
Photographed By Robert Cole, June 6, 2010
2. David M. Williams Marker
Northwestward view of historical marker toward the "Welcome to Godwin" sign at the Hwy 82/Hwy 301 intersection. Post office is the building to the left (west).
Photographed By Unknown, circa 1950s
3. "Carbine" Williams
David Marshall Williams shown working with his short-stroke piston design invention.
June 6, 2010
4. Carbine Williams Movie Jacket (1952)
MGM produced a movie based on William's life. James Stewart actively sought the lead role, despite being too old for it, because the film reflected his right-wing views.
Photographed By Robert Cole, June 11, 2010
5. David M. Williams Gravesite Headstone
Gravesite marker at Old Bluff Presbyterian Church Cemetery between Godwin and Wade, North Carolina.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2010, by Cleo Robertson of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This page has been viewed 934 times since then and 30 times this year. Last updated on June 12, 2010, by Cleo Robertson of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 6, 2010, by Cleo Robertson of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. 5. submitted on June 11, 2010, by Cleo Robertson of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
