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Ambassador to Great Britain during World War, journalist, editor, publisher. Tomb one mile east.
Location: SR 1005 (Alamance Church Road) southeast of GreensboroCounty: GuilfordOriginal Date Cast: 1963(NOTE: large marker includes a map and the following text)(CORRECTION: Synod of North Carolina was organized on October 7, 1813, not October 6, 1813, as stated in the text of the marker)
Est. 1948 here as first local historic district in N.C. Prototype for state’s local historic preservation laws.
Was first female chief justice of N.C. Supreme Court, elected in 1974. First female superior court judge & associate justice. Lived 3 blks. W.
Landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling, March 1971, prohibited discriminatory practices by employers. Plaintiffs were Black employees of plant in Eden.
First female college president in N.C., Greensboro College, 1902-1913. Was Advocate for education. Her grave is 1 mile N.
During epidemic of 1948, integrated hospital built in 95 days. In 1963, it was makeshift jail for civil rights protesters. Operated 1/10 mi. S.
Fighter pilot. State's only WWI ace. Shot down 6 German planes, 1918. Born 1 mi. SW.
Landmark federal court of appeals decision 1963 involving Cone Hospital led to racial integration of hospitals in the U.S.
Early female commercial pilot. Joined the British Air Transport Auxiliary during WWII. Died in plane crash, 1943. Her grave is 75 yards NE.