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Brentwood in Raleigh in Wake County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
 

Leonidas L. Polk

1837 - 1892

 
 
Leonidas L. Polk Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, February 6, 2013
1. Leonidas L. Polk Marker
Inscription. President of National Farmers' Alliance, 1889 - 1892; began Progressive Farmer, 1886; a founder of NCSU and Meredith College. House is here.
 
Erected 2003 by North Carolina Office of Archives and History. (Marker Number H-27.)
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: AgricultureCommunicationsEducation. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.
 
Location. 35° 47.224′ N, 78° 38.169′ W. Marker is in Raleigh, North Carolina, in Wake County. It is in Brentwood. Marker is on North Blount Street south of E Peace Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 529 N Blount St, Raleigh NC 27604, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Josiah W. Bailey (within shouting distance of this marker); Jane McKimmon (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Peace College (about 700 feet away); Alexander B. Andrews (approx. 0.2 miles away); William Polk (approx. 0.2 miles away); Henry Clay Oak (approx. 0.2 miles away); W. N. H. Smith (approx. 0.2 miles away); John L. Taylor (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Raleigh.
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Leonidas L. Polk Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, February 6, 2013
2. Leonidas L. Polk Marker
Leonidas L. Polk Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, February 6, 2013
3. Leonidas L. Polk Marker
Leonidas L. Polk House and Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, February 6, 2013
4. Leonidas L. Polk House and Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 11, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 409 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 11, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.

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