Was grassroots civil rights attorney. Advocate for voting rights. Among first Black law students at U.N.C., 1951. Served in WWII. Born nearby
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In 1777, John Lewelling led a secret plot to kill the governor. Convicted of treason, he received the state’s first pardon. He lived ¾ mile west.
Founded in 1909 by civic-minded African American women. Promoted social causes: "Lifting as We Climb." Early statewide meetings held here.
Governor. 1961-1965. World War II veteran, U.S. Senator, and Duke University president. His tomb 6/10 mile NE.
Director, N.C. Division of Negro Education, 1921-50. White advocate for Black opportunities within the system of segregation. He lived 2 blocks N.
Location: US 441 Business (Main Street) in Franklin
County: Macon
Original Date Cast: 1964
Large rectangular marker, with map inset, and extended text as follows:
Many arrested under Jim Crow laws; leased from the state to build WNC Railroad. Many died, including 19 who drowned near Cowee Tunnel, 1882.
Physician; innovator in treatment of tuberculosis. Served in Europe, WWI; operated a sanatorium here, 1908-1918.
Governor, 1965-69; held posts on superior & state supreme courts. Set up initial Court of Appeals, 1967. Lived 1/10 mi. SE.
Principal Chief, Eastern Band of Cherokee, 1880-1891. Led incorporation of Band & centralization of Tribal government on his property, here.