Topics Related to Historical Markers

Glenn T. Settle 1894-1967 (J-114)

Founder of Wings Over Jordan Choir and Negro Hour radio show, 1937. He promoted traditional spiritual music & racial harmony. Born 2 mi. SW.

Industrial Education Centers (J-113)

As forerunners of state community colleges, 1958-1963, boosted vocational training. First in N.C. operated 200 yards E.

Lunsford Richardson 1854-1919 (J-112)

A pharmacist and entrepreneur, he created Vicks VapoRub in 1894 while operating a drugstore 150 yards north.

David Schenck 1835-1902 (J-111)

Founder, Guilford Battle Ground Company, 1887. Led effort to preserve battlefield. His grave is 200 yds. northwest.

Wachovia Tract (J-110)

On Dec. 27, 1752, survey for Moravian settlement began near here. Bishop August Spangenberg led frontier expedition that selected 98,985 acres.

Greensboro Law School (J-109)

Est. by Robert P. Dick & John H. Dillard in 1878. About 300 graduates licensed. School, which was here, closed 1893.

William McBryar 1861-1941 (J-108)

Buffalo Soldier & officer. In 1890 awarded Medal of Honor. His long career exemplified struggles of black soldiers of the era. House stood here.

Wadsworth Church (J-107)

Congregational. Founded 1870 by former slave Rev. Madison Lindsay. Restored 1885 building is 80 yards southwest.

Salem Academy and College (J-106)

Moravian settlers in 1772 founded a school for girls, now a liberal arts college & academy. Campus is 1/2 mi. N.E.

N.C. Federation of Women's Clubs (J-105)

Volunteer service group promoted suffrage, education, and other social, cultural causes. Founded 1902 one-half mi. SE.