Topics Related to Historical Markers

Immanuel College (J-74)

Lutheran. Founded 1903, and moved here in 1905; prepared black students for work in theology & education. Closed 1961.

Greensboro O. R. D. (J-73)

World War II training camp and overseas replacement depot, 1943-1946. Over 330,000 servicemen were processed here. This is center of 652 acre site.

R. J. Reynolds 1850-1918 (J-72)

Founder of R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. In 1875 built his first factory in Winston. Grave 1 block E.

Nissen Wagon Works (J-71)

Begun in 1834 by John Nissen. By 1919, fifty wagons a day were produced. Sold in 1925. Was located here.

Fries Manufacturing and Power Co. (J-70)

First producer of hydroelectric power in North Carolina, April 20, 1898. Located 3 mi. S.W. at early ferry crossing.

Great Wagon Road (J-69)

Frontier road from Pennsylvania to Georgia in 18th century. A major avenue for settlers of the N.C. backcountry. Passed near here.

Bean Shoals Canal (J-68)

Attempted ca. 1820-25 by Hiram Jennings for Yadkin Navigation Co. Hamilton Fulton was consultant. Never completed. Ruins located 5 miles S.W.

Luther H. Hodges 1898-1974 (J-67)

Governor, 1954-1961; U.S. Secretary of Commerce, 1961-1965. A founder of Research Triangle Park. Home is 100 yards east.

McKnight's Meeting House (J-66)

Est. by Methodists ca. 1782. Annual Conferences held here in 1789, 1790, & 1791 by Bishop Asbury. Site was 400 yards N.W.

Fraternity Church of the Brethren (J-65)

Oldest German Baptist (Dunker) congregation in North Carolina. Est. ca. 1775 near Muddy Creek, one mile south.