Gibsonville in Guilford County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Dr. Charlotte Hawkins Brown
June 11, 1883 - January 11, 1961
— Founder and Builder of the Alice Freeman Palmer Memorial Institute —
She gave 58 years completely of her unique energies and talents to the building of this institute from its humblest of beginnings in an old blacksmith shop. Her vision, dedication, singleness of purpose, and undaunted faith made this school possible in her native state - North Carolina. May her memory in turn lend inspiration always to this place and its people.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Charity & Public Work • Education.
Location. 36° 4.058′ N, 79° 37.387′ W. Marker is in Gibsonville, North Carolina, in Guilford County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Burlington Road (U.S. 70) and Palmer Farm Road, on the left when traveling west. The marker is on the ground of the Charlotte Hawkins Brown historic site. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6136 Burlington Road, Gibsonville NC 27249, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. In Memory of Dr. Charlotte Hawkins Brown (a few steps from this marker); Dr. Charlotte Hawkins Brown, 1883 - 1961 (a few steps from this marker); Meditation Altar (within shouting distance of this marker); Palmer Memorial Institute (within shouting distance of this marker); Canary Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); Kimball Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Carrie M. Stone Cottage 1948 (about 400 feet away); Charles W. Eliot Hall (about 400 feet away).
Also see . . . Charlotte Hawkins Brown Museum. North Carolina Division of State Historic Sites and Properties (Submitted on February 8, 2023.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2011, by Patrick G. Jordan of Graham, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 874 times since then and 34 times this year. Last updated on February 8, 2023, by Michael Buckner of Durham, North Carolina. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 14, 2011, by Patrick G. Jordan of Graham, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.