Monroe in Union County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Wm. Henry Belk
1862-1952
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, May 6, 2011
1. Wm. Henry Belk Marker
Erected 1936 by North Carolina Division of Archives and History. (Marker Number L-6.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Churches & Religion • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 29, 1863.
Location. 34° 58.963′ N, 80° 33.15′ W. Marker is in Monroe, North Carolina, in Union County. Marker is at the intersection of North Charlotte Avenue (State Highway 200) and West Franklin Street (State Highway 75), on the right when traveling south on North Charlotte Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 310 West Franklin Street, Monroe NC 28112, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. David F. Houston (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rudge-Welsh House (about 700 feet away); Ferdinand Foch (approx. 0.2 miles away); T. Walter Bickett (approx. ¼ mile away); John J. Parker (approx. 0.3 miles away); Lt. Samuel I. Parker
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Also see . . .
1. Belk.com: Learn about the Belk History online. (Submitted on May 16, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
2. NC Business Hall of Fame -- William H. Belk. (Submitted on May 17, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, May 6, 2011
2. Wide view of the Wm. Henry Belk Marker
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, May 6, 2011
3. The site of the first Belk store
Opened as The New York Racket in 1988 in downtown Monroe, the Mother Store of the Belk Stores remained there until 1979, when it was moved to a suburban mall.
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, May 6, 2011
4. Rear view of the Mother Store of the Belk Stores
The numerous fading Belk signs mark the location of the first Belk store.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 664 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 16, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. 4. submitted on May 17, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.
