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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKU2_charles-richard-drew_Green-Level-NC.html
Charles Richard Drew 1904 - 1950Black scientist and surgeonPioneer in the preservation of blood plasmaMedical director of the Blood-for-Britain Project, 1940Director of the first American Red Cross Blood Bank, 1941Teacher to a generation of Americ…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKSK_glencoe-mill_Burlington-NC.html
Incorporated in 1880 by James H. and William E. Holt, sons of textile pioneer E. M. Holt. The last water-powered textile mill developed by the Holts. Produced napped cotton cloth, flannels and woven plaids. Employed as many as 500 workers at its h…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMK0N_pioneer-plant_Burlington-NC.html
Burlington Mills was incorporated Nov. 1, 1923. The first plant of that company, later known as Burlington Industries, largest maker of textiles in the world, began operations on this site July 29, 1924.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJZI_j-spencer-love_Burlington-NC.html
Founder of Burlington Mills, 1924; success of rayon propelled world's largest textile company. "Pioneer Plant" 3/4 mi. S.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJUL_henry-jerome-stockard_Burlington-NC.html
Poet, author of "Fugitive Lines" and other works; lifelong educator; president of Peace Institute, 1907-12. Home stood here.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJR1_camp-alamance_Burlington-NC.html
At this site on 1 June 1861 soldiers of the 6th NC State Troops, commanded by Col. Charles Fisher president of the NC Railroad, drilled before departing for the war front. In July 1861, they became the first troops ever carried by rail into battle…