Greensboro in Guilford County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Men of Greensboro and Guilford County
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, March 31, 2012
1. Men of Greensboro and Guilford County Marker
of the men of Greensboro and Guilford County,
who fought for North Carolina and the Confederacy
in the War for Southern Independence.
1861 - 1865
These while in the prime of life,
fought, bled and died;
walking in the steps of Father
Abraham (Gen. 14:13-14)
in behalf of a lost cause.
While some of these in our church-
yards sleep,
others fill an unknown grave;
whether unknown or known to fame
their cause and country still the
same.
They died and wore the gray.
(by John A. Sloan)
Commander of the Guildford Grays
The Men of Guilford
Infantry
1. Co. E – 2 Reg. N.C. “The Guilford Guards”
2. Co. M – 21 Reg. N.C. “The Guilford Dixie Boys”
3. Co. E – 22 Reg. N.C. “The Guilford Minute Men”
4. Co. B – 27 Reg. N.C. “The Guilford Grays”
5. Co. B – 45 Reg. N.C. “Capt. Charles E. Shobers Co.
6. Co. C – 45 Reg. N.C. “The Guilford Light Infantry”
7. Co. A – 53 Reg. N.C. “Capt. A. P. McDaniel’s Co.”
8. Co. D – 53 Reg. N.C. “Capt. David Scott, Jr.’s Co.”
9. Co. F – 54 Reg. N.C. “The Stonewall Boys”
Cavalry
10. Co. F – 19 Reg. - 2 N.C. Cav. “The Guilford Cavalry”
11. Co. I – 63 Reg. - 5 N.C. Cav. “Capt. John E. Wharton’s Partisan Rangers”
12. Co.
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13. Co. H – 1 - 2 N. Battalion N.C. Cav. “Capt. Thomas R. Duval’s Co.”
Reserves
14. Co. A – 72 Reg. - 3 N.C. Junior Reserves “Capt. John W. Pitts Co.”
15. Co. B – 77 Reg. - 7 N.C. Senior Reserves “Capt. Jacob Boon’s Co.”
16. Co. C – 77 Reg. - 7 N.C. Senior Reserves “Capt. W. B. Johnston’s Co.
Home Guard
17. 4 Reg. - 3 N.C. Home Guard “Col. James R. Cole’s Reg.”
“Lest we forget”
Erected May 10, 1986
by
The Col. John Sloan Camp, 1290
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Erected 1986 by Sons of Confederate Veterans - Col. John Sloan Camp, 1290.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Sons of Confederate Veterans/United Confederate Veterans series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 10, 1870.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 36° 4.051′ N, 79° 47.405′ W. Marker was in Greensboro, North Carolina, in Guilford County. Marker was at the intersection of Martin Luther King Junior Drive and East McGee Street, on the left when traveling south on Martin Luther King Junior Drive.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 6, 2010
2. Men of Greensboro and Guilford County Marker
We have been informed that this sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Confederate Cabinet (here, next to this marker); North Carolina Railroad (within shouting distance of this marker); Cigar Industry (within shouting distance of this marker); Jefferson Davis (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); General Nathanael Greene (about 600 feet away); Original Methodist Church / Former Methodist Cemetery (about 700 feet away); Lunsford Richardson (approx. 0.2 miles away); Piedmont Railroad (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greensboro.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 6, 2010
3. Men of Greensboro and Guilford County Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 6, 2010
4. Markers on S Davie Street
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, March 31, 2012
5. Men of Greensboro and Guilford County Marker
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, March 31, 2012
6. Men of Greensboro and Guilford County Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,576 times since then and 18 times this year. Last updated on April 3, 2023, by Michael Buckner of Durham, North Carolina. Photos: 1. submitted on April 2, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 8, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5, 6. submitted on April 2, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
