Topics Related to Historical Markers

Moratock Furnace (J-98)

Smelting furnace built by Nathaniel Moody in 1843. It supplied iron to Confederacy, 1862-1865. Stands 3/10 mi. NE.

Washington's Southern Tour (J-97)

Pres. George Washington visited Moravian town of Salem and spent the night of May 31, 1791, at tavern ½ mile north.

Cone Brothers (J-96)

Moses and Ceasar Cone pioneered marketing of textiles; manufactured denim & flannel. Their first mill, Proximity, 1895, was 1/4 mile N.E.

Springfield Friends Meeting (J-95)

Established in 1773 and organized as a Monthly Meeting, 1790. Building erected 1927 on original site is 1/2 mile east.

First Public School in N.C. (J-94)

First free school in the state, established under Common School Law of 1839, opened January 20, 1840, in this vicinity.

Charlie Poole 1892-1931 (J-93)

Pioneer country music recording artist. With N.C. Ramblers, 1918-31, popularized old-time music. Grave 1/2 mi. SW.

Edward R. Murrow 1908-1965 (J-92)

Radio correspondent in London during World War Two. Television interviewer & commentator. Born one mile east.

Leaksville Landing (J-91)

Port for bateau trade on Dan River. Improved by Roanoke Navigation Company, 1820s. Ruins visible at low water. 200 yards west.

Slink Shoal Sluice (J-90)

Dan River improvements built 1820s by Roanoke Navigation Co. include sluice & wing dams 1/4 mi. E. Rebuilt, 1880s.

Guilford County Health Department (J-89)

Established in 1911, it was the first county health department in N.C. and second in U.S. Now two blocks north.