In 1872 founded Branch
and Hadley, with Thomas
Hadley. Later BB & T.
Promoter of cotton
railroads and education.
Second home stood here. — — Map (db m130594) HM
Founded in 1902 by the Christian Church of N.C. as Atlantic Christian College. Renamed 1990 for a church foumder, Barton W. Stone. — — Map (db m28655) HM
Dedicated To All And Women
Wounded In All Our Wars
Combat Wounded Veterans
My stone is red for
the blood they shed.
The medal I bear
is my country's way
to show they care.
If I could be seen
by all mankind
maybe peace will . . . — — Map (db m222332) WM
This is the only known surviving portion of one of Wilson's earliest school buildings, the Wilson Female Academy, which also served as a Confederate hospital during the war. Wilson's location on the Wilmington & Weldon Railroad, the principal . . . — — Map (db m226842) HM
Lawyer, Educator, Banker, Mayor. Arrived in Wilson in 1881. An organizer of N.C. Banker’s Association. An original director of the Federal Reserve Bank in Richmond. President of Wilson Trust and Savings Bank. A founder of Kinsey Female Seminary in . . . — — Map (db m226809) HM
Secretary of the U.S. Navy 1913-1923; U.S. Ambassador to Mexico; editor; author; Childhood home stood here, beside the Post Office. — — Map (db m130601) HM
Confederate. Headed by Dr. S.S. Satchwell in building of the Wilson Female Seminary, which was chartered in 1859. Stood 1˝ blocks S.E. — — Map (db m222337) HM
(Marker at the bottom of the Burial Mound)
This monument is dedicated to these southern soldiers who died in the Wilson Confederate Hospital during the war between the States – 1861 – 1865. Extensive research of all available records leads . . . — — Map (db m227209) WM
First Archivist of the U.S., 1934-41. Secretary of the N.C. Historical Commission, historian, author, and teacher. His birthplace stood here. — — Map (db m222341) HM
Founded in 1896 by John D. Gold, who learned the newspaper business from his father, P.D. Gold, publisher of Zion’s Landmark. Published at this location from 1896 to 1983. — — Map (db m222342) HM
Circa 800 AD to the early 18th century, Tuscarora people occupied a settlement approx. 5 miles east. Visited by English explorer John Lawson in 1709. — — Map (db m243486) HM
When constructed, one of three hospitals in N.C. for the treatment of African-Americans. Later called Mercy Hospital, it was known for its well-trained medical staff and
excellent care despite a decided lack of resources. Operated
until 1964. — — Map (db m226835) HM
Operated ca. 1918-1928. African-Americans boycotted public school and opened a private school to protest teacher Mary Euell being slapped by Wilson Co.
School Sup. C. L. Coon. Located 50 yards NE. — — Map (db m226838) HM
Established as an opera house by Dr. Leland V. Grady in 1919. Later a vaudeville and motion picture theater, then restored beginning in 1984 as a performing arts center by the City of Wilson. — — Map (db m226834) HM
For God and
Country
They Served
World War I
1917 - 1918
World War II
1941 - 1945
Korean War
1950 - 1953
Vietnam War
1961 - 1975 — — Map (db m226807) WM