Greensboro in Guilford County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Fisher Park
Greensboro's First City Park
— 1901 —
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, August 20, 2013
1. Fisher Park Marker
1851-1903
Native of Aberdeen, Scotland, linguist, world traveler, horseman, British Army officer, served in India, came to the United States with two fellow officers in 1895, settled first in Asheboro, gold mine operator in Randolph County, Greensboro resident 1895 till his death in 1903, real estate developer, financier
"To preserve for posterity this historic spot" --
The Genesis Monument in East Fisher Park, 100 yards east, marks the center of Guilford County, the spot originally chosen as the site around which to lay out the village of Greensborough, third and final county seat of Guilford County, the original village finally having been located on adjoining higher ground 1/4 south around which is now (1980) Jefferson Square
Erected by May Gordon Latham Kellenberger.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1808.
Location. 36° 4.94′ N, 79° 47.376′ W. Marker is in Greensboro, North Carolina, in Guilford County. Marker is at the intersection of North Elm Street and South Park Drive, on the left when traveling north on North Elm Street. Touch for map.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. "The Genesis Monument" (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Fisher Park Neighborhood (approx. 0.3 miles away); Home Sight (approx. 0.3 miles away); T. Gilbert Pearson (approx. 0.4 miles away); Boaz-Jennings House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Turner House (approx. 0.4 miles away); David Schenck (approx. 0.4 miles away); Campbell House (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greensboro.
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Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, August 20, 2013
2. Fisher Park Marker
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox
3. Fisher Park Marker - collage of lower inscription
The erection of this monument made possible by the generosity of May Gordon Latham Kellenberger who spent most of her life in the park area, much of it in the J.E. Latham mansion 100 yards west overlooking the park.
Inscription and design by James MacLamroc, County Historian of Guilford County
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, August 20, 2013
4. Fisher Park Marker
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, August 20, 2013
5. Fisher Park Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 20, 2016, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 354 times since then and 24 times this year. Last updated on April 3, 2023, by Michael Buckner of Durham, North Carolina. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 21, 2016, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
