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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in the Piedmont and in Greater Charlotte. 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Trading Path (approx. 1½ miles away); Barber-Scotia College (approx. 1.6 miles away); Concord Horse Rings (approx. 1.8 miles away); Morris House Hotel (approx. 1.8 miles away); a different marker also named James P. Cook (approx. 1.8 miles away); Harness and Carriage House (approx. 1.8 miles
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Another marker is no longer nearby. James P. Cook (was approx. 1.8 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
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 3,042 times since then and 123 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 13, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.
