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

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Founded Slater Academy, now Winston-Salem State Univ.; president, 1892-1904, 1913-34. Religious and community leader. Lived one block west.

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. Marker 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.

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

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, February 3, 2012

2. Simon G. Atkins Marker

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(approx. half a mile away); Winston-Salem Chapter of the Black Panther Party (approx. 0.6 miles away); Winston Mutual Life Insurance Building (approx. 0.6 miles away); 26th N.C. Regimental Band (approx. 0.7 miles away); Belews Street Neighborhood (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winston-Salem.

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

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 424 times since then and 3 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.