Winston-Salem in Forsyth County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Simon Green Atkins House

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, February 15, 2012

1. Simon Green Atkins House Marker

With a charming mockingbird gracing the frame.

Inscription. The Atkins House was built by Simon Green Atkins in 1893. Atkins was responsible for the development of the Columbian Heights neighborhood and for the creation of Slater Industrial Academy, later Winston-Salem University. Dr. Atkins came to Winston-Salem in 1890 to serve as the principal of the Depot Street Graded School, then the largest and most important public school for African-Americans in North Carolina. Atkins was president of Slater Industrial Academy from 1892-1934. The Atkins House has been relocated from the Columbian Heights neighborhood, which stood to the west. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.

Erected 2003 by Winston-Salem Historic Marker Program.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.

Location. 36° 5.479′ N, 80° 13.484′ W. Marker is in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in Forsyth County. Marker is at the intersection of Price Street and Wallace Street, on the left when traveling south on Price Street. Located on the campus of Winston-Salem State University, just off Cromartie Street. 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. The Home of Simon G. Atkins (a few steps from this marker); Winston-Salem State University

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Simon G. Atkins (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (approx. 0.6 miles away); Tobacco Unionism (approx. 0.6 miles away); Winston-Salem Chapter of the Black Panther Party (approx. 0.7 miles away); Winston Mutual Life Insurance Building (approx. 0.7 miles away); Salem Cemetery (approx. ¾ mile 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. Depot Street Graded School Site

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, February 15, 2012

2. Simon Green Atkins House Marker

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, February 15, 2012

3. Simon Green Atkins House Marker

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, February 15, 2012

4. Simon Green Atkins House Marker

Simon Green Atkins House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, February 15, 2012

5. Simon Green Atkins House

Marker barely visible on the right edge of the frame.

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, February 15, 2012

6. Simon Green Atkins House

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, February 15, 2012

7. Simon Green Atkins House

Credits. This page was last revised on March 24, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 17, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 645 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on February 17, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.