Jamestown in Guilford County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Home of Richard Mendenhall

c. 1811

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 4, 2010

1. Home of Richard Mendenhall Marker

Inscription. Built in the center of Old Jamestown, near the intersection of Federal and Union Streets, Richard Mendenhall’s house served as a gathering place for residents and a stopover for travelers. This home exemplifies the community of Quaker tradepeople and farmers who actively opposed slavery, promoted education for all, and labored to create a life of peace and simplicity during troubled times. Family members lived here until 1900.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Quakerism series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.

Location. 35° 59.573′ N, 79° 56.925′ W. Marker is in Jamestown, North Carolina, in Guilford County. It is at the intersection of W Main Street and W Parkside Drive, on the right when traveling east on W Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 603 W Main Street, Jamestown NC 27282, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Piedmont

and specifically in Piedmont Triad.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Richard Mendenhall Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Jamestown Friends Meeting House and Cemetery (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lord Cornwallis (about 800 feet away); William Reece House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Potter House

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(approx. 0.4 miles away); Beard's Hat Shop (approx. half a mile away); The Robbins-Holton Mill & House (approx. half a mile away); James Mendenhall House and Mill (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jamestown.

Marker in Jamestown image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 4, 2010

2. Marker in Jamestown

Mendenhall Plantation image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 4, 2010

3. Mendenhall Plantation

Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, July 9, 2012

4. Home of Richard Mendenhall Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 24, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,551 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 22, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4. submitted on October 9, 2016, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.