Topics Related to Historical Markers

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.

Mount Hecla Mill (J-104)

First steam-powered cotton mill in N.C. Operated ca. 1834-50 in large brick building that stood 2 blocks N.

N.C. Manumission Society (J-103)

Antislavery organization formed by Quakers in central N.C. First met at Centre, July 1816. Disbanded in 1834.

North Carolina Railroad (J-102)

Opened interior of N.C. The ground-breaking took place nearby, July 11, 1851. First president, John Motley Morehead.

Simon G. Atkins 1863-1934 (J-101)

Founded Slater Academy, now Winston-Salem State Univ.; president, 1892-1904, 1913-34. Religious and community leader. Lived one block west.

Model Farm (J-100)

Established by Quakers 1867 to stem westward migration by promoting improved agricultural practices. Tract, sold in 1891, was 1/2 mi. E.

Friedens Church (J-99)

Lutheran. Congregation organized before 1791; church shared with other denominations until the 1850s. This bldg., 1940.