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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Greensboro, 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
Greensboro is in Guilford County
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101 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — Third Line TrailGuilford Courthouse NMP
On Tour Road - East east of Old Battleground Road, on the left when traveling east.
This trail passes through the actual deployment of the American third line, contradicting the location of the Regulars’ Monument near Stop 7. Recent research and study may reveal more accurately where the battle action fit the terrain. Before . . . Map (db m219618) HM
102 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — Underground Railroad
On W Friendly Avenue west of George White Road, on the right when traveling west.
An informal secret network of blacks and whites provided food, clothing, shelter, and guidance for fugitive slaves. “Passengers,” often guided by “conductors,” traveled along routes that included “stations” or safe places. A station located in the . . . Map (db m221873) HM
103 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — J-10 — University of N.C. at Greensboro
On West Market Street at Gray Drive, on the right when traveling east on West Market Street.
Est. in 1891 as a normal school; became Woman's College of the University of North Carolina, 1932. Coeducational since 1963.Map (db m218718) HM
104 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — Veterans Memorial
On Presbyterian Road just north of Millpoint Road, on the right when traveling south.
In Honor and Memory of America's Fighting Men and WomenMap (db m175456) WM
105 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — Washington & Greene
Near New Garden Road at New Garden Road when traveling north.
NO North Washington 1776 NO South Greene 1903Map (db m219359) HM
106 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — Washington’s Southern States Tour
On New Garden Road, on the left when traveling north.
In patriotic commemoration of the visit of George Washington on his tour of the Southern states 1791 Marked by the North Carolina Daughters of the American Revolution 1925Map (db m218340) HM
107 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — J-37 — Weitzel's Mill
On North O Henry Boulevard (U.S. 29) at Hicone Road, on the right when traveling north on North O Henry Boulevard.
Site of a skirmish between American forces under Col. O.H. Williams and British troops under Col. James Webster, Mar. 6, 1781, is 6 mi. E.Map (db m216365) HM
108 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — West Market Street United Methodist Church
On West Market Street near John Wesley Way, on the left when traveling east.
Has Been Placed On The National Register Of Historic PlacesMap (db m219604) HM
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109 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — William Hooper
Near Old Battleground Road, on the right when traveling north.
William Hooper Signer of the Declaration of Independence Placed by Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence, Inc.Map (db m81686) HM
110 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — J-108 — William McBryar1861-1941
On East Market Street (Alternate U.S. 29) 0.1 miles west of North/South Dudley Street, in the median.
Buffalo Soldier & officer. In 1890 awarded Medal of Honor. His long career exemplified struggles of black soldiers of the era. House stood here.Map (db m219785) HM
111 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — Winston Monument
On Guilford Courthouse Tour Road, on the right when traveling east.
In memory of the North Carolina Troops under Major Joseph Winston who were fighting the Hessians and Tarleton’s Cavalry near this spot after the Continental Line had retreated from the field of battle March the 15th, 1781. [ Right Side of Monument: . . . Map (db m35265) HM
112 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro, Battlefield — A Heroine of ‘761781 – 1902
Near New Garden Road west of Old Battleground Road, on the left when traveling west.
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 . . . Map (db m219356) HM
113 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro, Battlefield — 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 deceased were . . . Map (db m221874) HM
114 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro, Battlefield — 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 groundMap (db m221875) HM
115 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro, Battlefield — 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 m221876) HM
116 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro, Battlefield — 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
117 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro, Battlefield — 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 MoriarMap (db m34991) HM
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118 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro, Battlefield — 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
119 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro, Battlefield — Regulars’ Monument
Near Guilford Courthouse Tour Road, on the left when traveling west.
Regulars Greene’s 3rd Line 1890Map (db m34896) HM
120 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro, Battlefield — The British PerspectiveGuilford Courthouse National Military Park
On Tour Road, on the left when traveling west.
As a British soldier, you are far more disciplined and experienced in battle than the rag-tag militia. Here at Guilford Courthouse your troops are outnumbered by more than two to one, but hunger and exhaustion seem greater enemies. This is . . . Map (db m11582) HM
121 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro, Downtown — Blandwood
On West Washington Street at South Edgeworth Street, on the right when traveling east on West Washington Street.
. . . Map (db m187664) HM
122 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro, Downtown — 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 . . . Map (db m54098) HM
123 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro, Downtown — J-116 — Cigar Industry
On South Elm Street at East Magee Street, on the right when traveling north on South Elm Street.
Map (db m181196) HM
124 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro, Downtown — J-22 — Confederate Cabinet
On Martin Luther King Jr Drive at South Davie Steet, on the left when traveling east on Martin Luther King Jr Drive.
Members of the cabinet, fleeing south, occupied a railroad car near this spot, Apr. 11-15, 1865.Map (db m219352) HM
125 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro, Downtown — 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
126 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro, Downtown — Dr. David P. Weir House
On North Edgeworth Street north of West Friendly Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Dr. David P. Weir House 1846Map (db m234105) HM
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127 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro, Downtown — 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
128 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro, Downtown — 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 NativeMap (db m54071) HM
129 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro, Downtown — 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
130 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro, Downtown — 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
131 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro, Downtown — Gertrude Weil1879-1971
On West Market Street east of South Eugene Street, on the right when traveling east.
“It is obvious that to treat people equally is the right thing to do.” “Women breathed the same air, got the same education; It was ridiculous, spending so much energy and elocution on something that was rightfully . . . Map (db m234032) HM
132 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro, Downtown — 53 — Gertrude WeilRoad to the 19th Amendment — National Votes for Women Trail —
On West Market Street, 0.1 miles east of South Eugene Street, on the right when traveling east.
1879-1971. Suffrage leader & president, Equal Suffrage Assn. of NC, 1919-1920. Led final meeting here 1920 to found NC League of Women Voters.Map (db m234033) HM
133 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro, Downtown — J-109 — Greensboro Law School
On North Elm Street at West Market Street, on the left when traveling north on North Elm Street.
Est. by Robert P. Dick & John H. Dillard in 1878. About 300 graduates licensed. School, which was here, closed 1893.Map (db m216225) HM
134 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro, Downtown — 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
135 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro, Downtown — 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
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136 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro, Downtown — J-4 — John Motley Morehead1796-1866
On South Edgeworth Street at West McGee Street, on the right when traveling north on South Edgeworth Street.
Governor, 1841-45. An advocate for railroads & industrial development. Lived at Blandwood.Map (db m212058) HM
137 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro, Downtown — J-81 — Lindsay Street School
On East Lindsay Street west of North 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 m216335) HM
138 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro, Downtown — 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
139 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro, Downtown — J-112 — Lunsford Richardson1854-1919
On South Elm Street at West Washington Street, on the right when traveling south on South Elm Street.
A pharmacist and entrepreneur, he created Vicks VapoRub in 1894 while operating a drugstore 150 yards north.Map (db m216336) HM
140 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro, Downtown — 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
141 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro, Downtown — 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
142 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro, Downtown — 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
143 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro, Downtown — 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
144 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro, Downtown — J-1 — O. Henry
On West Market Street east of North Edgeworth Street, on the left when traveling east.
William Sydney Porter, 1862-1910, short story writer, lived in a house which stood near here.Map (db m216180) HM
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145 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro, Downtown — 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
146 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro, Downtown — 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
147 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro, Downtown — Richardson Civic Center
On Summit Avenue, 0.2 miles south of East Lindsay Street, on the left when traveling south.
On this site, members of the First Presbyterian Church of Greensboro built their first house of worship in 1832, and on the adjacent land citizens of Greensboro erected the first graded public school in North Carolina in 1875. These grounds and the . . . Map (db m54095) HM
148 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro, Downtown — J-79 — Sit-Ins
On North Elm Street at West Friendly Avenue, on the right when traveling south on North Elm Street.
Launched the national drive for integrated lunch counters, Feb. 1, 1960, in Woolworth store 2 blocks south.Map (db m30921) HM
149 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro, Downtown — The Trial Of Benjamin Benson
On West February 1 Place east of South Greene Street.
Benjamin Benson, a free African-American who lived in Deleware, was kidnapped and sold as a slave to John Thompson of Greensboro. In 1817 Benson filed a suit against Thompson in Guüford County Superior Court to reclaim his freedom. His case was . . . Map (db m207980) HM
150 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro, Downtown — The Underground Railroad
On West February 1 Place at South Elm Street on West February 1 Place.
The Underground Railroad was a system of trustworthy people and marked routes used by African—Americans to escape from slavery. Thousands of men, women and children guided by "conductors" traveled on foot or in special vehicles along this . . . Map (db m99400) HM
151 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro, Dunleath — Boaz House
On 5th Avenue west of Yanceyville Street, on the left when traveling west.
Summit Avenue Historic District National Register of Historic Places Boaz House 1900 Charles B. Aycock Historic Neighborhood AssociationMap (db m234111) HM
152 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro, Dunleath — Boaz-Jennings House
On 5th Avenue west of Yanceyville Street, on the right when traveling west.
Summit Avenue Historic District National Register of Historic Places Boaz-Jennings House 1905 Charles B. Aycock Historic Neighborhood AssociationMap (db m234109) HM
153 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro, Dunleath — Campbell House
On 5th Avenue west of Yanceyville Street, on the left when traveling west.
Summit Avenue Historic District National Register of Historic Places Campbell House 1904 Charles B. Aycock Historic Neighborhood AssociationMap (db m234110) HM
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154 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro, Dunleath — Sigmund Sternberger House
On Summit Avenue east of Yanceyville Street, on the right when traveling east.
has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior April 16, 1993Map (db m234106) HM
155 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro, Dunleath — Turner House
On 5th Avenue west of Yanceyville Street, on the right when traveling west.
Summit Avenue Historic District National Register of Historic Places Turner House 1914 Charles B. Aycock Historic Neighborhood AssociationMap (db m234108) HM
156 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro, Dunleath — William C. Beasley House
On 5th Avenue east of Yanceyville Street, on the right when traveling east.
Summit Avenue Historic District National Register of Historic Places William C. Beasley House c.1904 Charles B. Aycock Historic Neighborhood AssociationMap (db m234107) HM
157 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro, Gorrell St. Community — Magnolia House Motel“The DeButts House” — South Greensboro Historic District —
On Gorrell Street at Plott Street, on the right when traveling east on Gorrell Street.
442 Gorrell Street is listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior 1898Map (db m234103) HM
158 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro, Green Valley — 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
159 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro, Green Valley — 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
160 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro, Green Valley — Rachel Caldwell1742-1725
Near West Cornwallis Drive.
>Rachel, wife of David Caldwell and daughter of Alexander Craighead, is noted in history as one of the heroic women of the American Revolution. She is especially cited for bravery on this land, her home place, where the British encamped, and . . . Map (db m99800) HM
161 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro, Green Valley — The Student
Near West Cornwallis Drive.
Representative of the young men who attended the David Caldwell Academy located on this land during 1770 to 1811. Inspired by this diligent educator, their leadership was influential in the development of Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina . . . Map (db m99812) HM
162 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro, Jefferson Gardens — Guilford College Woods
On Bennington Drive, 0.1 miles west of Jefferson Road when traveling west.
240-acre oasis of biodiversity. Land of Saura and Keyawee peoples, settled by European American Friends (Quakers) in the 1700s. Site of encampment of British and American troops in the Revolutionary War. Refuge for enslaved Africans . . . Map (db m234034) HM
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163 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro, Old Irving Park — Irving Park
On Sunset Drive at North Elm Street, on the right when traveling west on Sunset Drive.
has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior 1911Map (db m234112) HM
164 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro, Warnersville — Union Cemetery
On South Elm Street north of East Whittington Street, on the right when traveling north.
Greensboro's oldest known African American cemetery has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior 1993Map (db m234102) HM
165 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro, Westerwood — The Harden Thomas Martin HouseBuilt 1906
On North Mendenhall Street at West Friendly Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Mendenhall Street.
has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m234104) HM

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