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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 (290) Alamance County, NC (134) Davidson County, NC (43) Forsyth County, NC (256) Randolph County, NC (24) Rockingham County, NC (43) Stokes County, NC (20)  GuilfordCounty(290) Guilford County (290)  AlamanceCounty(134) Alamance County (134)  DavidsonCounty(43) Davidson County (43)  ForsythCounty(256) Forsyth County (256)  RandolphCounty(24) Randolph County (24)  RockinghamCounty(43) Rockingham County (43)  StokesCounty(20) Stokes County (20)
Greensboro is the county seat for Guilford County
Adjacent to Guilford County, North Carolina
      Alamance County (134)  
      Davidson County (43)  
      Forsyth County (256)  
      Randolph County (24)  
      Rockingham County (43)  
      Stokes County (20)  
 
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1 North Carolina, Guilford County, Burlington — J-57 — Old Brick Church
On Holts Store Road east of Brick Church Road, on the left when traveling east.
Originally German Reformed. Now United Church of Christ. Served in 1759 by James Martin. This church was begun in 1813 and was remodeled in 1840.Map (db m216920) HM
2 North Carolina, Guilford County, Gibsonville — Berry Davidson1831-1915
On Little Avenue at Church Street (State Highway 61), on the right when traveling west on Little Avenue.
Builder and designer of saw mills, grist mills, and cotton mills, his work helped industrialize the Central Piedmont. In Gibonsonville he built Minneola Cotton Mill on Railroad Ave (1886); Hiawatha Cotton Mill on Eugene St. (1893); his home on . . . Map (db m216453) HM
3 North 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 (U.S. 70) at Palmer Farm Road, on the left when traveling west.
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 m215873) HM
4 North Carolina, Guilford County, Gibsonville — J-99 — Friedens Church
On Frieden Church Road (State Highway 61), on the right when traveling west.
Lutheran. Congregation organized before 1791; church shared with other denominations until the 1850s. This bldg., 1940.Map (db m219419) HM
5 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — "The Genesis Monument""Genesis" of The City of Greensboro
Near North Park Drive east of North Elm Street, on the left when traveling west.
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 m219600) HM
6 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — 1757 New Garden Land Purchase
Near George Fox Road east of New Garden Road, on the left when traveling east.
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 Burial . . . Map (db m219400) HM
7 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — 1st Virginia Cavalry
Near Tour Road - East west of Old Battleground 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 . . . Map (db m219613) HM
8 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — J-32 — Alamance Church
On Presbyterian Road near Millpoint Road, on the right when traveling north.
Presbyterian, organized about 1764. Synod of North Carolina formed here, 1813. The present building erected 1955.Map (db m175450) HM
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9 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — Alamance Church Buildings Site
On Presbyterian Road just north of Millpoint Road, on the left when traveling north.
First Alamance Church building about) 1762 - about) 1800. Second Alamance Church building about) 1800 - 1844. In the church on this spot, the Presbyterian Synod of North Carolina was organized Oct. 7th, 1813.Map (db m175453) HM
10 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — Albion Tourgee
On South Elm Street at East February 1 Place, on the right when traveling north on South Elm Street.
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 that . . . Map (db m219410) HM
11 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — J-78 — Albion W. Tourgée1835–1905
On East Gate City Boulevard west of 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 m219411) HM
12 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — American ArtilleryGuilford Courthouse National Military Park
Near Tour Road - East east of Old Battleground 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 . . . Map (db m219409) HM
13 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — Backcountry CourthouseGuilford Courthouse National Military Park
On Tour Road - East east of Old Battleground 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 m219407) HM
14 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — J-40 — Battle of New Garden
On New Garden Road at George Fox 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 m216228) HM
15 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — J-55 — Bennett College
On East Market Street at South Sudley Street, on the right when traveling east on East Market Street. Reported missing.
Methodist. Begun 1874; reorganized as woman's college, 1926. Named for Lyman Bennett of Troy, N.Y. Campus 2 bl. S.Map (db m219353) HM
16 North 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 m219413) HM
17 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — Brig. Gen. Edward Stevens
Near Tour Road - East east of Old Battleground Road, on the left when traveling west.
On this spot Brig. Gen. Edward Stevens was wounded while making a gallant stand with his Virginia TroopsMap (db m219402) HM
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18 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — Brig-Gen. Jethro Sumner
On New Garden Road west of Old Battleground Road, on the left when traveling west.
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 m219404) HM
19 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — British Attack
Near New Garden Road at Battleground Avenue (U.S. 220), on the left when traveling west.
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 . . . Map (db m219414) HM
20 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — J-33 — Buffalo Church
On North Church Street at Sixteenth Street, on the right when traveling north on North Church Street. Reported missing.
Presbyterian, organized about 1756. Present building, the third, was erected in 1827. Revolutionary soldiers buried here.Map (db m219607) HM
21 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — J-5 — Calvin Wiley1819 - 1887
On Liberty Road at Old Liberty Road, on the right when traveling south on Liberty Road.
First Superintendent of N.C. Common Schools, 1853-1865. Author, editor. Born 1½ miles northeast.Map (db m175459) HM
22 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — Camp Stokes
On Green Valley Road at Battleground Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Green Valley Road.
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 m219420) HM
23 North 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
24 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — Capt. James Tate
Near New Garden Road at Greenhurst Drive, on the left when traveling west.
Capt. James Tate VA. Rifleman March 15, 1781Map (db m219417) WM
25 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — Captain James Morehead1778-81. • 1800.
Near New Garden Road west of Old Battleground Road, on the left when traveling west.
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 m219355) WM
26 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — J-48 — Centre Friends Meeting
On North Carolina 62 (State Highway 62) 0.2 miles west of Davis Mill Road, on the right when traveling west.
Was begun in 1757 and organized as a Monthly Meeting in 1773. This is the fourth building on the original site.Map (db m219415) HM
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27 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — Col. Arthur Forbis
On Tour Road - West, 0.2 miles south of New Garden 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, 1781.Map (db m219416) WM
28 North 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
29 North 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. Reported permanently removed.
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 m219619) HM
30 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — Costly VictoryGuilford Courthouse National Military Park
Near Tour Road - East east of Old Battleground 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 m219601) HM
31 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — Crown Forces at the Battle of Guilford Courthouse
On Green Acres Lane at Green Acres Lane, on the right when traveling south on Green Acres Lane.
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 . . . Map (db m218335) HM
32 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — Curtis House
On Odell Place just west of College Place, on the right when traveling west.
Built 1907 by Rev. Walter Makepeace Curtis (b. 1867 - d. 1955) Secretary-Treasurer and Business Manager of Greensboro College from 1905 - 1939Map (db m219363) HM
33 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — J-2 — David Caldwell1725-1824
On South Josephine Boyd Street at Smyres Place, on the right when traveling south on South Josephine Boyd Street.
Educator, minister, & orator for Patriot cause. His "Log College," a classical academy, stood 2½ miles northwest.Map (db m221863) HM
34 North 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             1902Map (db m34992) HM
35 North 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 m216219) HM
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36 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — Death of StewartGuilford Courthouse National Military Park
Near Tour Road - East east of Old Battleground 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. . . . Map (db m219401) HM
37 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — J-6 — Dolley Madison1768-1849
On West Market Street west of Dolley Madison Road, on the right when traveling west.
Hostess & social leader. Wife of President Madison. Saved artifacts from White House fire, 1814. Born 1½ mi. N.E.Map (db m216270) HM
38 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — J-6 — Dolly Madison1768-1849
On West Market Street west of Dolley Madison Road, on the right when traveling west. Reported missing.
Hostess and social leader. Wife of President Madison. Birthplace stood 1½ mi. northeast.Map (db m216220) HM
39 North 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 1909Map (db m221869) HM
40 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
On Martin Luther King Junior Drive at E Bragg Street, on the right when traveling north on Martin Luther King Junior Drive.
[ 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 m219603) HM
41 North 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 m221866) HM
42 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — J-92 — Edward R. Murrow1908-1965
On Randleman Road at North Carolina Highway 62, on the right when traveling north on Randleman Road.
Radio correspondent in London during World War Two. Television interviewer & commentator. Born one mile east.Map (db m216221) HM
43 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — Expanding BattleGuilford Courthouse National Military Park
On Tour Road east of Old Battleground 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 American second . . . Map (db m218715) HM
44 North 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 m219597) HM
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45 North 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 m218350) HM
46 North 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 m219786) HM
47 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — Gillies,“Light Horse Harry Lee’s Bugler-Boy”
Near New Garden Road west of Old Battleground Road, on the left when traveling west.
“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, N.C. Feb. . . . Map (db m219357) HM WM
48 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — 11 — Greensboro 6 — NC Civil Rights Trail —
Near East Florida Street east of Randolph Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
On Dec. 7, 1955, six Black men teed up at whites-only Gillespie Golf Course. Act of civil disobedience paved way for 1962 integration.Map (db m234029) HM
49 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — J-11 — Greensboro College
On West Market Street at College Place, on the right when traveling east on West Market Street.
The first chartered college for women in North Carolina, 1838. Founded by the Methodist Church.Map (db m221864) HM
50 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — J-28 — Greensboro Massacre
On McConnell Road at Dunbar Street, on the right when traveling west on McConnell Road.
Ku Klux Klan members and American Nazis, on Nov. 3. 1979, shot and killed five Communist Workers Party members one-tenth mile north.Map (db m219790) HM
51 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — J-73 — Greensboro O.R.D.
On Wendover Avenue East (U.S. 70) east of Huffman Street, on the right when traveling east.
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 m219595) HM
52 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — J-35 — Guilford College
On West Friendly Avenue at Levi Coffin Drive, on the right when traveling west on West Friendly Avenue.
A coeducational college operated by the Society of Friends. Chartered as New Garden Boarding School in 1834. Opened in 1837.Map (db m219367) HM
53 North 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 m216231) HM
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54 North 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 m219606) WM
55 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — J-3 — Guilford Courthouse
On Battleground Ave (U.S. 220) at New Garden Road, on the right when traveling north on Battleground Ave.
Important battle of the Revolution between armies of Greene and Cornwallis. U.S. military park.Map (db m216232) HM
56 North 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 m218338) HM
57 North 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 m221871) HM
58 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — Home SightJeannette Brossart
On Battleground Avenue at West Smith Street, on the right when traveling north on Battleground Avenue.
This public art seating area reflects input from residents of the Fisher Park neighborhood who attended a community meeting led by the artist. Fisher Park, assumed its role as Greensboro's first suburb in 1902. Located adjacent to Greensboro's . . . Map (db m219365) HM
59 North 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
60 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — J-74 — Immanuel College
On East Market Street 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 m221867) HM
61 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — In Memory of Elizabeth "Bettie" Wiley Forbis
On Presbyterian Road just north of Millpoint Road, on the left when traveling north.
Born ante 1749 Died in 1835 in Guilford Co., NC Exact burial site unknown Wife of Col. Arthur Forbis
"She lived to see the independence of the country established, and to share for many years in the general prosperity and . . . Map (db m175458) HM
62 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — J-21 — Jefferson Davis
On South Elm Street at East 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 yds. N.Map (db m219617) HM
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63 North 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 m221870) HM
64 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — J-27 — Joseph G. Cannon
On Battleground Avenue (U.S. 220) at New Garden Road, on the right when traveling north 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 m216332) HM
65 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — Joseph Gurney Cannon
On West Friendly Avenue at Levi Coffin Drive, on the right when traveling west on West 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, 1836Map (db m219408) HM
66 North 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 CompanyMap (db m35003) HM
67 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — Julius I. Foust BuildingA historic site
On Administration Drive east of College Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
This building is the only original facility remaining from the State Normal and Industrial School. The campus was opened on October 5, 1892 for the higher education of women in North Carolina. The Julius I. Foust Building was . . . Map (db m234031) HM
68 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — J-46 — Levi Coffin1789 - 1877
On West Friendly Avenue at George White Road, on the right when traveling west on West Friendly Avenue.
Anti-slavery leader, reputed president of "Underground Railroad," was born about 4 miles north. Moved to Indiana in 1826.Map (db m219609) HM
69 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — Liberty Oak Tree
On Tour Road - East, 0.8 miles east of Old Battleground Road, on the left when traveling east.
Seedling from Liberty Oak Tree Revolutionary War Planted March 1987 by Guilford Battle Chapter NSDARMap (db m219406) HM
70 North 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 m218351) HM
71 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — J-77 — Lindley Field
On Cornerstone Drive at Burgess Road, on the right when traveling east on Cornerstone Drive.
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 m216334) HM
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72 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — Local HeroGuilford Courthouse National Military Park
On Tour Road - West, 0.2 miles south of Old Battleground 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 m219418) HM
73 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — J-123 — Lucy Robertson1850-1930
On West Market Street west of College Place, on the right when traveling east.
First female college president in N.C., Greensboro College, 1902-1913. Was advocate for education. Her grave is 1 mile N.Map (db m221865) HM
74 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — J-119 — Mary Nicholson1905-1943
On West Friendly Avenue west of New Garden Road, on the right when traveling west.
Early female commercial pilot. Joined the British Air Transport Auxiliary during WWII. Died in plane crash, 1943. Her grave is 75 yards NE.Map (db m219612) HM
75 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — J-84 — Masonic Home
On South Holden Road at Scottish Rite Drive, on the right when traveling south on South Holden Road.
Established in 1912 by Grand Lodge of Masons and Order of Eastern Star for their aged.Map (db m219788) HM
76 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — Men of Greensboro and Guilford County
On Martin Luther King Junior Drive at East McGee Street, on the left when traveling south on Martin Luther King Junior Drive. Reported permanently removed.
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 m219616) HM
77 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — Monument RowGuilford Courthouse National Military Park
Near New Garden Road west of Old Battleground Road, on the left when traveling west.
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 m218346) HM
78 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — Mrs. Martha McFarlane McGee-Bell1735 - 1820
On New Garden 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 m221872) HM
79 North 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 m221868) HM
80 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — J-103 — N.C. Manumission Society
On State Highway 62, 0.1 miles west of Davis Mill Road, on the right when traveling west.
Antislavery organization formed by Quakers in central N.C. First met at Centre, July 1816. Disbanded in 1834.Map (db m219791) HM
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81 North 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
82 North 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 m218347) HM
83 North 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 m216369) HM
84 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — Original Home Place Of The Greensboro Red Wings
On Randleman Road at Shoffner Court, on the left when traveling north on Randleman Road.
In the 1930's, the Goshen Red Wings were organized on this site as a community Negro baseball team. The team was organized by F.B. Morris, principal of Goshen School. The original school and ballfield are located here. In 1947, the Goshen . . . Map (db m180126) HM
85 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — Our Confederate Dead1861-65
Near Hill Street. Reported permanently removed.
Dedicated to the Memory of 300 Unknown Soldiers by the Ladies' Memorial Asso. of Greensboro, N.C. ————— which became Daughters of the Confederacy Guilford Chapter 301, 1899Map (db m219350) WM
86 North 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
87 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — Pfc. Phill G. McDonaldCongessional Medal of Honor — September 13, 1941 - June 7, 1968 —
Near South Greene Street south of West Market Street, on the right when traveling south.
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 m219605) WM
88 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — J-122 — Polio Hospital
On Wendover Avenue East (U.S. 70) at Elwell Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Wendover Avenue East.
During 1948 epidemic, integrated hospital built in 95 days. In 1963, it was makeshift jail for civil rights protesters. Operated ⅒ mi. S.Map (db m219787) HM
89 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — J-56 — Randall Jarrell1914-1965
On New Garden Road at George Fox Road, on the left when traveling north on New Garden Road.
Poet & literary critic of national acclaim. Taught at UNC–Greensboro from 1947 to 1965. His grave is 120 yards southwest.Map (db m216368) HM
90 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — Second Line TrailGuilford Courthouse NMP — National Park Service —
On Guilford Courthouse Auto Tour Road, on the left when traveling east.
This trail follows the second American line for a half-mile to Stop 8 on the Tour Road. All along the line, Virginia militia opened their ranks for the retreating North Carolinians and then waited tensely for the British attack. The first section . . . Map (db m219403) HM
91 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — Signers Monument
On Guilford Courthouse Auto Tour Road at Old Battleground Road, on the left when traveling west on Guilford Courthouse Auto Tour Road.
In Memoriam William Hooper and John Penn delegates from North Carolina 1776 to the Continental Congress and signers of the Declaration of Independence. Their remains were reinterred here 1894. Hewes’ grave is lost. He was the third signer. . . . Map (db m34883) HM
92 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — Signers of the DeclarationGuilford Courthouse National Military Park
Near Guilford Courthouse Auto Tour Road, on the left when traveling west.
This monument honors the three North Carolina delegates to the Continental Congress who signed the Declaration of Independence of July 4, 1776. Although Hooper and Penn were reburied here in 1894, they had no direct ties to the battle. The relation . . . Map (db m11891) HM
93 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — J-120 — Simkins v. Cone
On North Elm Street, 0.1 miles north of East Northwood Street, on the right when traveling north.
Landmark federal court of appeals decision 1963 involving Cone Hospital led to racial integration of hospitals in the U.S.Map (db m219789) HM
94 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — Sustained FirefightGuilford Courthouse National Military Park
On Tour Road, on the left when traveling east.
After swiftly rolling over the American first line, the British met unexpected resistance here. Greene had posted the second line in the woods astride New Garden Road, and the Patriots held a strong position along the high ground just ahead. Firing . . . Map (db m11577) HM
95 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — J-64 — T. Gilbert Pearson1873-1943
On Battleground Avenue at North Spring Street, on the right when traveling west on Battleground Avenue.
Ornithologist; teacher; internationally honored conservationist. Founded Audubon Society in N.C. Grave is 1/10 mi. N.E.Map (db m219608) HM
96 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — Tannenbaum Historic ParkParks and Recreation Department — City of Greensboro —
On New Garden Road at Battleground Avenue (U.S. 220), on the right when traveling east on New Garden Road.
In 1778 Joseph and Hannah Hoskins moved to Guilford County from Chester County, Pennsylvania, and purchased 150 acres of land here from James Ross. During the Battle of Guilford Courthouse on March 15, 1781, the British army formed its first battle . . . Map (db m34841) HM
97 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — Tannenbaum ParkHoskins – Wyrick House — March 19, 1988 —
On New Garden Road at Battleground Avenue (U.S. 220), on the right when traveling east on New Garden Road.
This park is dedicated by the Guilford Battleground Company to the brave men and women who fought and served here for our freedom in the Battle of Guilford Courthouse on March 15, 1781 and to all those who came together to preserve this site for . . . Map (db m34849) HM
98 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — The Army of Tennessee
On Martin Luther King Junior Drive at East McGee Street, on the left when traveling south on Martin Luther King Junior Drive. Reported permanently removed.
They are all gone now with their tattered flags and their faded uniforms. Shiloh, Perryville, Murfreesboro, Chickamauga, Lookout Mountain, Missionary Ridge, Resaca, Kennesaw Mountain, Peachtree Creek, Atlanta, Ezra Church, Jonesboro, Franklin, . . . Map (db m221878) HM
99 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — The Battle BeginsGuilford Courthouse National Military Park
On New Garden Road, 0.1 miles west of Old Battleground Road, on the left when traveling west.
You are standing 200 yards behind the first American line, which stood looking across what was then an open field. A quarter-mile away the British arrived and formed well-ordered ranks on either side of New Garden Road. To the untrained North . . . Map (db m219405) HM
100 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — The Fisher Park Neighborhood
On Battleground Avenue just north of West Smith Street, on the right when traveling north.
Crisscrossed by a stream and swampy valley, and with limited access to the central hub of Elm Street, the area that is now known as Fisher Park remained undeveloped until the late nineteenth century. Fisher Park is named for Captain Basil . . . Map (db m219364) HM

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