Downtown in Greensboro in Guilford County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
O. Henry
(William Sidney Porter)
— 1862-1910 —
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, August 20, 2013
1. O. Henry Marker
In this store
O. Henry
(William Sidney Porter)
1862-1910
was employed by
uncle as drug clerk
for five years.
Here he was loved
by
old and young
white and black
rich and poor
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.
Location. 36° 4.31′ N, 79° 47.42′ W. Marker is in Greensboro, North Carolina, in Guilford County. It is in Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of South Elm Street and February 1 Pl, on the right when traveling north on South Elm Street. Located across the street from the Civil Rights Museum. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Greensboro NC 27401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Birthplace of the Civil Rights Movement (a few steps from this marker); Lunsford Richardson (a few steps from this marker); Henry Frye (within shouting distance of this marker); The Underground Railroad (within shouting distance of this marker); Albion Tourgee (within shouting distance of this marker); Greensboro Law School (within shouting distance of this marker); The Trial Of Benjamin Benson (about 300 feet away,
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Also see . . . related NC Markers page. (Submitted on September 7, 2016, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.)
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, August 20, 2013
2. O. Henry Marker
O. Henry plaque on the left of the entrance.
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, August 20, 2013
3. O. Henry Marker
O. Henry plaque is on the left side of the entrance.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2016, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 387 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 7, 2016, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
