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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Guilford County, North Carolina

 
Clickable Map of Guilford County, North Carolina and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Guilford County, NC (194) Alamance County, NC (122) Davidson County, NC (22) Forsyth County, NC (189) Randolph County, NC (6) Rockingham County, NC (28) Stokes County, NC (18)  GuilfordCounty(194) Guilford County (194)  AlamanceCounty(122) Alamance County (122)  DavidsonCounty(22) Davidson County (22)  ForsythCounty(189) Forsyth County (189)  RandolphCounty(6) Randolph County (6)  RockinghamCounty(28) Rockingham County (28)  StokesCounty(18) Stokes County (18)
Adjacent to Guilford County, North Carolina
    Alamance County (122)
    Davidson County (22)
    Forsyth County (189)
    Randolph County (6)
    Rockingham County (28)
    Stokes County (18)
 
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1North Carolina (Guilford County), Archdale — Mustering out of Confederate Army
On North Main Street (U.S. 311) near Liberty Road (North Carolina Highway 62).
General Johnston's men paid off and mustered out near here, May 1-2, 1865, after surrender near Durham. April 26. — Map (db m17845) HM
2North Carolina (Guilford County), Gibsonville — Dr. Charlotte Hawkins BrownJune 11, 1883 - January 11, 1961 — Founder and Builder of the Alice Freeman Palmer Memorial Institute —
Near Burlington Road.
Leader of women in their quest for finer and more productive living - mentor by her writings, of those seeking to live graciously - by her eloquence, inspired youth to nobler achievements; by her vigor of mind and force of character, championed for . . . — Map (db m49437) HM
3North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — "The Genesis Monument""Genesis" of The City of Greensboro
On South Park Drive east of North Elm Street, on the left when traveling east.
Approximate Center Of Guilford County as Determined for the Establishment of Greensborough as the County Seat of Guilford County, 1808. In 1807 a petition from the people of southeast Guilford, many of whom were from the German settlements, . . . — Map (db m99824) HM
4North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — 1757 New Garden Land Purchase
This stone, which now falls within the boundaries of Guilford College, marks the northeast corner of 53 acres purchased for “five sterling” from Richard Williams by Henry Ballinger and Thomas Hunt for the New Garden Friends Meeting and . . . — Map (db m63029) HM
5North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — 1st Virginia Cavalry
On Auto Tour Road, on the left when traveling west.
This site was occupied by the 1st Virginia Cavalry under Lieutenant Colonel William Washington Cont’l Line and it was here Captain Griffin Fauntleroy, 1st Va. Lt. Dragoons, Cont’l Line was mortally wounded on March 15, 1781. Born September 28, 1754. . . . — Map (db m34881) HM
6North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — A Heroine of ‘761781 – 1902
Near New Garden Road, on the right when traveling east.
Mrs. Keren Happuch Turner mother of Elizabeth the wife of Joseph Morehead of N.C., and grandmother of Captain James and of John Morehead, a young N.C. soldier under Greene, rode horse-back from her Maryland home and at Guilford Court House nursed to . . . — Map (db m19926) HM
7North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — Albion Tourgee
On East February 1 Place at South Elm Street on East February 1 Place.
Albion Winegar Tourgee, a native of Ohio and veteran of the Union Army, moved to Greensboro in 1865 and led a campaign to secure justice for African—Americans. He was an organizer of the Republican Party in NC, a delegate to the convention . . . — Map (db m99398) HM
8North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — J 78 — Albion W. Tourgée1835–1905
On East Lee Street near Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, on the right when traveling east.
Union army officer, author, judge. Member of 1868 Convention. Home was 2 blocks S. — Map (db m2325) HM
9North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — American ArtilleryGuilford Courthouse National Military Park
Near Guilford Courthouse Tour Road, on the left when traveling east.
As the Americans withdrew from the field they lost all four of their cannons to the British. Two of the six-pounder guns fired the opening shots in the battle from the center of the first line. Greene ordered them pulled back to join his other two . . . — Map (db m63031) HM
10North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — Backcountry CourthouseGuilford Courthouse National Military Park
On Tour Road, on the left when traveling east.
To Cornwallis, Guilford Courthouse was not a military or strategic objective. Greene’s army was his target. After receiving intelligence that the British were marching toward the American camp, Greene switched his battle plans from attack to . . . — Map (db m11592) HM
11North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — J 40 — Battle of New Garden
On New Garden Road at Quadrangle Road, on the right when traveling north on New Garden Road.
Early on Mar. 15, 1781, the British and American forces skirmished near the New Garden Meeting House prior to the Battle of Guilford Courthouse. — Map (db m63017) HM
12North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — J-55 — Bennett College
On East Market Street at Dudley Street, on the right when traveling east on East Market Street.
Methodist. Begun 1874; reorganized as woman's college, 1926. Named for Lyman Bennett of Troy, N.Y. Campus 2 bl. S. — Map (db m54064) HM
13North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — Birthplace of the Civil Rights Movement
On South Elm Street, on the right when traveling south.
Four Students at North Carolina A & T State University conducted the first lunch counter sit-in on February 1, 1960 at the Woolworth Store. Franklin McCain Joseph McNeil Ezell Blair, Jr. David Richmond "Sometimes taking a stand . . . — Map (db m54076) HM
14North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — Brig. Gen. Edward Stevens
On Guilford Courthouse Auto Tour Road, on the left when traveling west.
On this spot Brig. Gen. Edward Stevens was wounded while making a gallant stand with his Virginia Troops — Map (db m34779) HM
15North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — Brig. Gen. Jethro Sumner
On New Garden Road, on the right when traveling east.
Brig – Gen. Jethro Sumner Born in the year 1733 Died March 18, 1785 ---------------- Colonel of the Third North Carolina Continental Troops April 15, 1776 Charleston, June 28, 1776 Brandywine, Sept. 11, 1777 Germantown, Oct. 4, 1777 Monmouth, . . . — Map (db m19921) HM
16North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — British Attack
On New Garden Road at Battleground Avenue (U.S. 220), on the right when traveling east on New Garden Road.
British General Lord Cornwallis placed troops on both sides of New Garden Road below the fields of Joseph Hoskins’ farmstead. Ahead of them the North Carolina militia, drawn up behind a fence line, was supported by two cannons in the middle of the . . . — Map (db m34799) HM
17North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — J-33 — Buffalo Church
On North Church Street at 16th Street, on the right when traveling north on North Church Street.
Presbyterian, organized about 1756. Present building, the third, was erected in 1827. Revolutionary soldiers buried here. — Map (db m30836) HM
18North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — Camp Stokes
On Battleground Ave (U.S. 220) at Green Valley Road, on the right when traveling south on Battleground Ave.
Confederate camp of instruction for conscripts and prison for deserters was located here in 1864-1865. When the war ended, 200 Union prisoners were held here. Camp Stokes was commanded by Major Jesse R. McLean of Greensboro. — Map (db m98648) HM
19North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — Capt. George Reynolds
On Guilford Courthouse Auto Tour Road, on the left when traveling west.
In Memoriam Capt. George Reynolds 1754 – 1813 Officer under General Green in Revolutionary Army [ Rear of Marker: ] Erected by Charter Members of George Reynolds Chapter   D. A. R. Mrs. E. R. Taylor • Mrs. A. M. Ivey • Mrs. K. R. . . . — Map (db m34780) HM
20North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — Capt. James Tate
On New Garden Road at Greenhurst Drive, on the right when traveling east on New Garden Road.
Capt. James Tate VA. Rifleman March 15, 1781 — Map (db m81638) HM
21North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — Captain James Morehead1778-81.     1800
On New Garden Road, on the right when traveling east.
To Captain James Morehead of the 10th Regiment, N.C. Continental Line. Battle of Stono June 20th 1779 • • • • • • Elizabethton     July 1781 Born 1750     Died 1815 — Map (db m78616) HM
22North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — Christian Isley House
Near Lindsay Street.
Originally located in eastern Guilford County this one-and-a-half story structure was the home of Christian and Mary Isley. Like other German families, the Isleys migrated to North Carolina from Pennsylvania. In 1788 they purchased approximately 300 . . . — Map (db m54098) HM
23North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — Col. Arthur Forbis
On Tour Road, on the left when traveling south.
In Honor of Col. Arthur Forbis of the N.C. Troops who fell at his post in the discharge of duty on this memorable field of battle. March 15, 1791. Presented by McGalliard & Huske July, 4 1887. — Map (db m11598) HM
24North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — J-96 — Cone Brothers
On Wendover Avenue (U.S. 220) at North Church Street, on the right when traveling west on Wendover Avenue.
Moses and Ceasar Cone pioneered marketing of textiles; manufactured denim & flannel. Their first mill, Proximity, 1895, was 1/4 mile N.E. — Map (db m31027) HM
25North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — Confederate Arms Factory
On S Davie Street at E McGee Street, on the right when traveling north on S Davie Street.
The Tarpley breech-loading carbine was manufactured by Tarpley, Garrett & Co. at the site of the old Pioneer Foundry, located 300 yards east. Jere A. Tarpley received a patent from the Confederate Government for the carbine on February 14, 1863. In . . . — Map (db m34096) HM
26North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — J-22 — Confederate Cabinet
On South Elm Street at South Davie Steet on South Elm Street. Reported missing.
Members of the cabinet, fleeing south, occupied a railroad car near this spot, Apr. 11-15, 1865. — Map (db m31033) HM
27North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — J 30 — Confederate Hospital
On Summit Avenue (U.S. 29) near North Davie Street, on the right when traveling north.
Confederate hospital set up in the First Presbyterian Church to receive wounded from battle of Bentonville, 1865, was here. — Map (db m2284) HM
28North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — Costly VictoryGuilford Courthouse National Military Park
Near Guilford Courthouse Tour Road, on the left when traveling east.
Another such victory would ruin the British army. Charles James Fox, addressing the House of Commons after news of the Battle of Guilford Courthouse reached London. Fighting along the third line swayed back and forth. From Continental . . . — Map (db m63034) HM
29North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — Crown Forces at the Battle of Guilford Courthouse
On Greenhurst Drive at Green Acres Lane, on the right when traveling south on Greenhurst Drive.
In memory of the men who fought and the units of the Crown Forces in which they served at the Battle of Guilford Courthouse March 15, 1781 MMXVI < Rear of Monument: > Lt. Gen. Charles, 2nd Earl Cornwallis Commanding Officer Lest We . . . — Map (db m95942) HM
30North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — J-2 — David Caldwell1725-1824
On South Aycock Street at Smyres Place, on the right when traveling south on South Aycock Street.
Educator, minister, & orator for Patriot cause. His "Log College," a classical academy, stood 2½ miles northwest. — Map (db m74938) HM
31North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — David Caldwell1725-1824
On Hobbs Road south of West Cornwallis Drive, on the right when traveling south.
Educator, minister, & physician. Operated famous "Caldwell Log College" near here from 1767 till 1824. Home site of Dr. David and Rachel Caldwell 100 yards West, donated by Mr. & Mrs. Edward Benjamin to North Carolina Society for The Preservation of . . . — Map (db m99799) HM
32North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — David Caldwell D.D.1725-1824
Near West Cornwallis Drive.
Preacher, teacher, physician, patriot, statesman. On this land, date of deed 1765, one-half mile north of this marker, is the site of his home place and famous "log college" opened 1767. This tablet erected by the North Carolina Society of . . . — Map (db m99803) HM
33North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — J-111 — David Schenck1835-1902
On Battleground Avenue at North Spring Street, on the right when traveling west on Battleground Avenue.
Founder, Guilford Battle Ground Company, 1887. Led effort to preserve battlefield. His grave is 200 yds. northwest. — Map (db m30992) HM
34North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — David Schenck
On Guilford Courthouse Tour Road 0.2 miles east of Old Battleground Road, on the right when traveling west.
The projector of this battle field’s reclamation and organizer and first president of the Guilford Battle Ground Company 1835             1902 — Map (db m34992) HM
35North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — Death of StewartGuilford Courthouse National Military Park
On Tour Road, on the left when traveling west.
The small monument in the field commemorates the death of Lt. Col. James Stewart (Stuart) of the Second Battalion of Guards. During hand-to-hand fighting, Captain John Smith of the 1st Maryland Regiment cut down Stewart with a heavy saber. Accounts . . . — Map (db m11579) HM
36North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — Delaware ContinentalsGuilford Courthouse NMP — Nat’l Park Service —
Near Guilford Courthouse Tour Road, on the left when traveling west.
In 1888, David Schenck, searching for battlefield artifacts, found the upturned bones of three unidentified soldiers on a farm north of the park. From buttons found in the grave, supposedly marked “USA,” Schenck concluded that the . . . — Map (db m34986) HM
37North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — Delaware Monument
Near Guilford Courthouse Tour Road, on the left when traveling west.
Thursday March 15, 1781 Three Continental Soldiers Rest Here In fame’s eternal camping ground — Map (db m34990) HM
38North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — J 6 — Dolly Madison1768 - 1849
On W Market Street, on the right when traveling west.
Hostess and social leader. Wife of President Madison. Birthplace stood 1½ mi. northeast. — Map (db m34099) HM
39North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — Dr. David Caldwell
On Historic New Garden Road, on the right when traveling east.
Dr. David Caldwell Born   1724 Died   1824 Preacher Teacher Physician Patriot 1909 — Map (db m81645) HM
40North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
On Elm Street at Martin Luther King Jr Drive, on the right when traveling north on Elm Street.
[ Upper Marker ] Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by Wilbur Lee Mapp 1994 [ Main Marker ] Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., planned to speak at Trinity AME Zion Church in Greensboro (a few blocks from here) on April 4, 1968. He canceled his . . . — Map (db m54074) HM
41North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — Dr. Ronald E. McNair
On East Market Street, on the right when traveling west.
Dedicated in Memory of Dr. Ronald E. McNair 1950 - 1986 • Astronaut • Scientist • Humanitarian "A genuine American Hero who carried the name of A & T State University magnificently to the far corners of the universe." . . . — Map (db m54072) HM
42North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — J-34 — Edgeworth Female Seminary
On South Edgeworth Street at West Sycamore Street, on the left when traveling north on South Edgeworth Street.
Established by John M. Morehead, operated, 1840-1862, 1868-1871. Building, burned in 1872, stood at this site. — Map (db m30958) HM
43North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — J-92 — Edward R. Murrow1908-1965
On Randleman Road at North Carolina Highway 62, on the left when traveling south on Randleman Road.
Radio correspondent in London during World War Two. Television interviewer & commentator. Born one mile east. — Map (db m30834) HM
44North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — Edward R. Murrow1908 - 1965
On Lindsay Street at Church Street, on the right when traveling east on Lindsay Street.
Pioneer in Broadcast Journalism and Guilford County Native Sculpture by Ogden Deal Commissioned by Greensboro Chamber of Commerce and Cumberland Development Corporation 1970 — Map (db m54071) HM
45North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — Expanding BattleGuilford Courthouse National Military Park
On Tour Road, on the right when traveling east.
This monument honors Maj. Joseph Winston and the Surry County rifleman who fought stubbornly beside William Campbell and “Light-Horse Harry” Lee. During the fierce struggle with British regiments, Lee’s Legion veered southeast of the . . . — Map (db m11578) HM
46North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — Fisher ParkGreensboro's First City Park — 1901 —
On North Elm Street at South Park Drive, on the left when traveling north on North Elm Street.
Gift of Captain Basil John Fisher 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 . . . — Map (db m99837) HM
47North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — Fragmented AttackGuilford Courthouse National Military Park
On Tour Road, on the left when traveling east.
Among these trees you may find it difficult to stay oriented to the battlefield. The combatants faced the same problem. Stationed here on the left flank of the American First Line, Lt. Col. Henry Lee and his legion of cavalry and infantry had orders . . . — Map (db m11576) HM
48North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — Francis McNairy House
Near Lindsay Street.
Originally located in northwest Guilford County, this two-story log house was the home of Francis and Mary Boyd McNairy. Like other Scots-Irish families, the McNairys migrated to North Carolina from Pennsylvania. In 1762, they purchased 640 acres of . . . — Map (db m54097) HM
49North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — General Nathanael Greene1742 - 1786
On S Greene Street at W McGee Street, in the median on S Greene Street.
[ Right of Monument: ] “ . . . in the very name Greene are remembered all the virtues and talents which can illustrate the patriot, the statesman, and the military leader.” Marquis de Lafayette [ Left of Monument: ] “I . . . — Map (db m34179) HM
50North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — J-80 — George Preddy1919-1944
On Summit Avenue at Charter Place, on the right when traveling east on Summit Avenue.
World War II fighter pilot. N.C.'s leading ace. Killed in action. Home 1 block east. — Map (db m54067) HM
51North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — Gillies“Light Horse Harry Lee’s bugler-boy”
On New Garden Road, on the right when traveling east.
“Dulce et Decorum est pro patria mori” Erected by the Literary Societies and alumni of Oak Ridge Institute May 6th, 1898 to the memory of the gallant Gillies who fell under the swords of Tarleton’s dragoons near Oak Ridge, . . . — Map (db m78617) HM
52North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — J-11 — Greensboro College
On West Market Street 0.1 miles west of North Cedar Street, on the left when traveling west.
First college chartered for women in N.C., 1838. Founded by Methodist Church. Coeducational since 1954. — Map (db m30893) HM
53North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — J-109 — Greensboro Law School
On West Market Street at North Elm Street, on the right when traveling west on West Market Street.
Est. by Robert P. Dick & John H. Dillard in 1878. About 300 graduates licensed. School, which was here, closed 1893. — Map (db m30918) HM
54North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — J-73 — Greensboro O.R.D.
On East Wendover Avenue (U.S. 70) at Huffman Street, on the right when traveling east on East Wendover Avenue.
World War II training camp and overseas replacement depot, 1943-1946. Over 330,000 servicemen were processed here. This is center of 652 acre site. — Map (db m31088) HM
55North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — J 35 — Guilford College
A coeducational college operated by the Society of Friends. Chartered as New Garden Boarding School in 1834. Opened in 1837. — Map (db m63023) HM
56North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — J 89 — Guilford County Health Department
On Wendover Avenue (U.S. 220) at Cherry Street, on the right when traveling west on Wendover Avenue.
Established in 1911, it was the first county health department in N.C. and second in U.S. Now two blocks north. — Map (db m31000) HM
57North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — Guilford County Vietnam Memorial
Near South Greene Street.
In Honor of Guilford County Men Who Died in Vietnam (names and dates not yet transcribed)Map (db m99839) WM
58North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — J-3 — Guilford Courthouse
On Battleground Ave (U.S. 220) at New Garden Road, on the right when traveling west on Battleground Ave.
Important battle of the Revolution between armies of Greene and Cornwallis. U.S. military park. — Map (db m30803) HM
59North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
On New Garden Road, on the right when traveling east.
On March 15, 1781, the crackling of musket fire, the clamor of headlong cavalry charges, and the cries of the wounded disturbed the serenity of these woods and fields. Coming late in the war, the Battle of Guilford Courthouse was a climatic episode . . . — Map (db m35023) HM
60North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
On Oman Road at Nathanael Green Drive, on the right when traveling west on Oman Road.
On March 15, 1781, the crackling of musket fire, the clamor of headlong cavalry charges, and the cries of the wounded disturbed the serenity of these woods and fields. Coming late in the war, the Battle of Guilford Courthouse was a climatic episode . . . — Map (db m81642) HM
61North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — Henry Frye
On West February 1 Place at South Elm Street on West February 1 Place.
Henry Ell Frye, attorney, legislator, businessman and judge, has played a major role in local and state history since 1968 when he was elected to the North Carolina House of Representatives. The first African—American member of the General . . . — Map (db m99399) HM
62North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — Hon. Lieut. Colonel Stuart
On Guilford Courthouse Tour Road, on the left when traveling west.
Of the Second Bat- alion of the Queens Guards, was killed at this spot by Captain John Smith of the First Maryland Regiment. [ Left Side of Monument: ] Col. Stuart’s sword was unburied here in 1866. [ Right Side of Monument: ] Erected by . . . — Map (db m34893) HM
63North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — Hoskins Farmstead
On New Garden Road at Battleground Avenue (U.S. 220), on the right when traveling east on New Garden Road.
Joseph Hoskins bought his 150-acre farmstead for £200 “Current money of the State of North Carolina” in May 1778. Not much is known about the property and how it was utilized after Hoskins purchased it, but his will indicates some . . . — Map (db m34831) HM
64North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — J-74 — Immanuel College
On East Market Street (Alternate U.S. 29) at North Benbow Road, on the right when traveling west on East Market Street.
Lutheran. Founded 1903, and moved here in 1905; prepared black students for work in theology & education. Closed 1961. — Map (db m31086) HM
65North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — In Memory of M/Sgt. Edwin V. BainBorn 23 September 1917 — Killed in Action 19 July 1943 — Dist. Flying Cross - Soldiers Medal - Air Medal - Purple Heart —
On West Market Street at John Wesley Way, on the right when traveling east on West Market Street.
On April 18, 1942, 16 land-based Army B-25 Mitchell bombers led by Lt. Col. James H. "Jimmy" Doolittle took off from the Navy aircraft carrier USS Hornet to attack Japan. This historic mission was the first offensive action Of World War II against . . . — Map (db m99838) HM WM
66North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — J-21 — Jefferson Davis
On South Elm Street at West McGee Street, on the right when traveling north on South Elm Street.
The President of the Confederacy held two meetings of his cabinet, April 12-13, 1865, at the home of J. T. Wood, which was a few yards N. — Map (db m31078) HM
67North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — J-4 — John Motley Morehead1796-1866
On South Edgeworth Street at West McGee Street, on the right when traveling north on South Edgeworth Street. Reported missing.
Governor, 1841-45. An advocate for railroads & industrial development. Lived at Blandwood. — Map (db m31005) HM
68North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — John Penn
Near Old Battleground Road, on the right when traveling north.
John Penn Signer of the Declaration of Independence Placed by Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence, Inc. — Map (db m81683) HM
69North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — J-27 — Joseph G. Cannon
On Battleground Avenue (U.S. 220) at New Garden Road on Battleground Avenue.
Member of Congress for 46 years from Illinois, Speaker of the House, 1903-11. His birthplace stood 1½ miles southwest. — Map (db m30855) HM
70North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — Joseph Gurney Cannon
On W Friendly Avenue at Levi Coffin Drive, on the right when traveling west on W Friendly Avenue.
Memorial to Joseph Gurney Cannon For forty-six years congressman from Illinois Speaker, National House of Representatives, 1903-1911 who was born one and a half miles north of this place on May 7, 1836 — Map (db m63027) HM
71North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — Joseph M. Morehead
On Guilford Courthouse Auto Tour Road, on the left when traveling west.
July 9th, 1840.       January 1, 1911. Joseph M. Morehead Vice-President, acting President, and second President of the Guilford Battle Ground Company — Map (db m35003) HM
72North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — Legend vs. RealityGuilford Courthouse National Military Park
On Guilford Courthouse Tour Road, on the left when traveling north.
According to the Guilford Battle Ground Company, the British Guards emerged from the woods, crossed this open field, and clashed on the right with the American third line. In the 1880s this version of the battle seemed to agree with the historical . . . — Map (db m11595) HM
73North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — J 46 — Levi Coffin1789 - 1877
On W Friendly Avenue at George White Road, on the right when traveling west on W Friendly Avenue.
Anti-slavery leader, reputed president of “Underground Railroad,” was born about 4 miles north. Moved to Indiana in 1826. — Map (db m63022) HM
74North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — Liberty Oak Tree
On Tour Road, on the left when traveling north.
Seedling from Liberty Oak Tree Revolutionary War Planted March 1987 by Guilford Battle Chapter NSDAR — Map (db m15738) HM
75North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — Lieut. Col. “Hal.” Dixon
Near Old Battleground Road, on the right when traveling north.
In memoriam. Lieut. Col. “Hal.” Dixon, of Caswell County   N.C. 3rd N.C. Regiment, Continental Line Brandywine       Sept. 11 1777. Germantown       Oct. 4th 1777. Monmouth       June 20th 1778. Stono Ferry       June 20th 1779. . . . — Map (db m81644) HM
76North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — J-77 — Lindley Field
On Joseph M Bryan Boulevard at Burgess Road, on the right when traveling east on Joseph M Bryan Boulevard.
First air mail flight through N.C. landed here May 1, 1928. Charles Lindbergh, on Oct. 14, 1927, landed nearby to open field. — Map (db m30835) HM
77North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — J-81 — Lindsay Street School
On Lindsay Street 0 miles north of Church Street, on the left when traveling west.
The first permanent public graded school in N.C. opened in 1875 in a building which stood on this site. — Map (db m54060) HM
78North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — Local HeroGuilford Courthouse National Military Park
On Tour Road, on the left when traveling south.
This monument honors Capt. Arthur Forbis of the Guilford County militia. At approximately this site along the American first line, Forbis picked off one of the British officers who was leading the redcoat advance. Forbis was wounded during the . . . — Map (db m11597) HM
79North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — J-112 — Lunsford Richardson1854-1919
On South Elm Street north of West Washington Street, on the right when traveling south.
A pharmacist and entrepreneur, he created Vicks VapoRub in 1894 while operating a drugstore 150 yards north. — Map (db m30938) HM
80North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — Lunsford Richardson — 1854-1919 —
On South Elm Street at February 1 Pl, on the right when traveling north on South Elm Street.
. . . — Map (db m97535) HM
81North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — Maryland Monument
Near Guilford Courthouse Tour Road, on the left when traveling west.
Maryland’s tribute to her heroic dead. ----------- Erected by members of the Maryland Historical Society in memory of the soldiers of the Maryland Line. 1781-1892 ---------- Non Omnis Moriar — Map (db m34991) HM
82North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — J 84 — Masonic Home
On S Holden Road at Collier Drive, on the right when traveling south on S Holden Road.
Established in 1912 by Grand Lodge of Masons and Order of Eastern Star for their aged. — Map (db m63053) HM
83North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — Men of Greensboro and Guilford County
On S Davie Street, on the left when traveling north.
To the memory of the men of Greensboro and Guilford County, who fought for North Carolina and the Confederacy in the War for Southern Independence. 1861     -     1865 These while in the prime of life, fought, bled and died; walking in the steps of . . . — Map (db m34178) HM
84North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — Monument RowGuilford Courthouse NMP — National Park Service —
On New Garden Road, on the right when traveling east.
The old postcard (below) depicts the Guilford Battle Ground Company’s treatment of the battlefield landscape. In 1887 the company began constructing the row of monuments and arched entrance gates. Installing a total of thirty-two monuments on . . . — Map (db m35008) HM
85North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — J 104 — Mount Hecla Mill
On North Greene Street at West Friendly Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Greene Street.
First steam-powered cotton mill in N.C. Operated ca. 1934-80 in large brick building that stood 2 blocks N. — Map (db m2288) HM
86North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — Mrs. Martha McFarlane McGee-Bell1735 - 1820
On Old Battleground Road 0.2 miles south of New Garden Road, on the right when traveling south.
Loyal Whig – Enthusiastic Patriot Revolutionary Heroine We are indebted to E. W. Caruthers for the eventfull story of her life. — Map (db m34783) HM
87North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — J-29 — N.C. A. & T. University
On East Market Street at Nocho Street, on the right when traveling west on East Market Street.
Chartered in 1891 as a land grant college for blacks. Since 1972 a campus of The University of North Carolina. — Map (db m54070) HM
88North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — Nathanael Greene
On Guilford Courthouse NMP Tour Road, on the left when traveling west.
[Front of monument pedestal]: Appointed Major General in command of the Southern Army October 14, 1780 Born in Rhode Island August 7, 1742 Died in Georgia June 19 1786 [Left Side of monument pedestal]: Guilford Court House . . . — Map (db m6975) HM
89North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — Nathaniel Macon
Near New Garden Road, on the right when traveling east.
Nathaniel Macon willed that his memorial should consist only of rude stones. ---------- Here they are. — Map (db m19929) HM
90North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — J-75 — New Garden Friends Meeting
On West Friendly Avenue at New Garden Road, on the right when traveling west on West Friendly Avenue.
Meeting for worship was begun in 1751; became a Monthly Meeting, 1754. Present bldg. is here. — Map (db m74937) HM
91North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — J 102 — North Carolina Railroad
On S Elm Street at Smothers Place, on the left when traveling north on S Elm Street.
Opened interior of N.C. The ground-breaking took place nearby, July 11, 1851. First president, John Motley Morehead. — Map (db m34097) HM
92North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — O Henry's Family
Near East Lindsay Street at Summit Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
William Sydney Porter, 1862-1910, better known by his pen name O Henry, gained fame as a gifted short story writer. O Henry's parents, Dr. Algernon Sidney Porter and Mary Jane Virginia Swaim Porter, his grandparents, Sidney and Ruth Worth Porter, . . . — Map (db m54078) HM
93North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — J 1 — O. Henry
On West Market Street near South Edgeworth Street, on the left when traveling east.
William Sydney Porter, 1862-1910, short story witer, lived in a house which stood near here. — Map (db m2320) HM
94North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — O. Henry(William Sidney Porter) — 1862-1910 —
On South Elm Street at February 1 Pl, on the right when traveling north on South Elm Street.
. . . — Map (db m97534) HM
95North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — Original Methodist Church / Former Methodist Cemetery
On South Elm Street north of West McGee Street, on the left when traveling north.
(side 1) Original Methodist Church 1831 Here in 1830-31, 64 Methodists led by Peter Doub built the first church in Greensboro. Moving to a second church on West Market Street in 1851, the congregation relocated a third and final . . . — Map (db m35093) HM
96North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — Our Confederate Dead1861-65
Near Hill Street.
. . . — Map (db m99814) WM
97North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — Park FoundersGuilford Courthouse NMP — National Park Service —
On Guilford Courthouse Auto Tour Road, on the left when traveling west.
Nearby monuments commemorate park founders David Schenck and Joseph M. Morehead. Appalled at the neglect of the battlefield in the 1880s, Schenck directed the purchase of historic land and incorporated the Guilford Battle Ground Company to preserve . . . — Map (db m35002) HM
98North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — Peter Francisco / Marquis of Bretigny and Col. Wm. Washington
On Guilford Courthouse Tour Road, on the left when traveling north.
To Peter FranciscoA giant in stature, might and courage – who slew in this engagement eleven of the enemy with his own broad sword rendering himself thereby perhaps the most famous private soldier of the Revolutionary War. [ Reverse Side: . . . — Map (db m34889) HM
99North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — Pfc. Phill G. McDonaldCongessional Medal of Honor — September 13, 1941 - June 7, 1968 —
Near South Greene Street.
Pfc. Phill G. McDonald September 13, 1941 - June 7, 1968 U.S. Army, Company A, 1st Battalion 14th Infantry, 4th Division Congressional Medal of Honor For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his own . . . — Map (db m99840) WM
100North Carolina (Guilford County), Greensboro — J-85 — Piedmont Railroad
On East Washington Street at South Church Street, on the right when traveling east on East Washington Street.
Railroad line between Greensboro and Danville. Constructed, 1862-1864, for the Confederacy. Its terminus was nearby. — Map (db m31071) HM

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