Winston-Salem in Forsyth County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Simon G. Atkins
1863-1934
Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, February 3, 2012
1. Simon G. Atkins Marker
Erected by NC Division of Archives and History. (Marker Number J-101.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. In addition, it is included in the Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series lists.
Location. 36° 5.53′ N, 80° 13.67′ W. Marker is in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in Forsyth County. It is at the intersection of S. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. and Cromartie St., on the right when traveling south on S. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Winston Salem NC 27101, 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: Winston-Salem State University (within shouting distance of this marker); Simon Green Atkins House (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Home of Simon G. Atkins (approx. 0.2 miles away); Tobacco Unionism (approx. half a mile away); Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (approx. half a mile away); Salem Cemetery
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Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Winston-Salem State University marker
Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, February 3, 2012
2. Simon G. Atkins Marker
Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, February 3, 2012
3. Simon G. Atkins Marker
Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, February 3, 2012
4. Simon G. Atkins Marker
Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, February 3, 2012
5. Simon G. Atkins Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 24, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 4, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,098 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 4, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
