Near Concord in Cabarrus County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Warren Coleman
1849-1904
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, May 6, 2011
1. Warren Coleman Marker
Erected 1987 by North Carolina Division of Archives and History. (Marker Number L-91.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list.
Location. 35° 23.092′ N, 80° 35.414′ W. Marker is near Concord, North Carolina, in Cabarrus County. Marker is at the intersection of Warren C. Coleman Boulevard (Bypass U.S. 601) and Main Street SW, on the right when traveling west on Warren C. Coleman Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Concord NC 28027, 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. Trading Path (approx. 1˝ miles away); Barber-Scotia College (approx. 1.6 miles away); Morris House Hotel (approx. 1.8 miles away); James P. Cook (approx. 1.8 miles away); Harness and Carriage House (approx. 1.8 miles away); Town Hall (approx. 1.8 miles away); Community Center / Canteen (approx. 1.8 miles away); City Hall / Street Car (approx. 1.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Concord.
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Also see . . . Black Business in the Gilded Age: Coleman Manufacturing Company. Despite the rapid rise and fall of Coleman Manufacturing Company, it continues to stand as a definite nod to the achievements and abilities of African-Americans at the turn of the century, who refused to believe they were barred from the fruits of the Gilded Age. (Submitted on June 13, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, May 6, 2011
2. Wide view of the Warren Coleman Marker
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, May 6, 2011
3. Modern view of the Coleman Manufacturing Company
The textile mill later became part of the Cannon Mills Plant #9. Today is it being repurposed for light manufacturing and other commercial ventures.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 28, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 13, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,122 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 13, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.
