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

Winston-Salem State University

By Michael C. Wilcox, February 3, 2012

1. Winston-Salem State University Marker

Inscription. Established for Negroes as Slater Industrial Academy, 1892. State supported since 1895; University since 1969.

Erected by NC Office of Archives and History. (Marker Number J-31.)

Location. 36° 5.55′ N, 80° 13.65′ 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 left 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Simon G. Atkins (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 (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.

Also see . . .
1. NC Markers page. (Submitted on February 4, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.)

By Michael C. Wilcox, February 3, 2012

2. Winston-Salem State University Marker

2. WSSU website. (Submitted on February 4, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.)

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