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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKSI_william-mcbryar_Greensboro-NC.html
Buffalo Soldier & officer. In 1890 awarded Medal of Honor. His long career exemplified struggles of black soldiers of the era. House stood here.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKSG_jefferson-davis_Greensboro-NC.html
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.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKS9_piedmont-railroad_Greensboro-NC.html
Railroad line between Greensboro and Danville. Constructed, 1862-1864, for the Confederacy. Its terminus was nearby.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKRA_confederate-cabinet_Greensboro-NC.html
Members of the cabinet, fleeing south, occupied a railroad car near this spot, Apr. 11-15, 1865.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKR6_cone-brothers_Greensboro-NC.html
Moses and Ceasar Cone pioneered marketing of textiles; manufactured denim & flannel. Their first mill, Proximity, 1895, was 1/4 mile N.E.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKQH_guilford-county-health-department_Greensboro-NC.html
Established in 1911, it was the first county health department in N.C. and second in U.S. Now two blocks north.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKQD_t-gilbert-pearson_Greensboro-NC.html
Ornithologist; teacher; internationally honored conservationist. Founded Audubon Society in N.C. Grave is 1/10 mi. N.E.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKQ9_david-schenck_Greensboro-NC.html
Founder, Guilford Battle Ground Company, 1887. Led effort to preserve battlefield. His grave is 200 yds. northwest.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKPC_edgeworth-female-seminary_Greensboro-NC.html
Established by John M. Morehead, operated, 1840-1862, 1868-1871. Building, burned in 1872, stood at this site.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKOU_lunsford-richardson_Greensboro-NC.html
A pharmacist and entrepreneur, he created Vicks VapoRub in 1894 while operating a drugstore 150 yards north.
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