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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16T9_underground-railroad_Greensboro-NC.html
An informal secret network of blacks and whites provided food, clothing, shelter, and guidance for fugitive slaves. "Passengers," often guided by "conductors," traveled along routes that included "stations" or safe places. A station located in the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16T8_randall-jarrell_Greensboro-NC.html
Poet & literary critic ofnational acclaim. Taughtat UNC - Greensboro from1947 to 1965. His graveis 120 yards southwest.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16T7_battle-of-new-garden_Greensboro-NC.html
Early on Mar. 15, 1781,the British and Americanforces skirmished nearthe New Garden MeetingHouse prior to the Battleof Guilford Courthouse.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13J7_springfield-friends-meeting_High-Point-NC.html
Established in 1773 and organized as a Monthly Meeting, 1790. Building erected 1927 on original site is ½ mile east.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM134K_lord-cornwallis_Jamestown-NC.html
With 2400 British soldiers forded Deep River at this point and camped on its left bank, one mile up stream, prior to the Battle of Guilford Court House, March 15th, 1781. This battle wass a determining factor in the establishment of American indep…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM134J_confederate-arms-factory_Jamestown-NC.html
The H.C. Lamb & Co. gun factory was located 1 mile Northwest. Owned by Henry Clarkson Lamb, Anderson Lamb, Jehu Lamb, and F.J. Carpenter, the firm manufactured approximately 700 rifles for the state of North Carolina. The firm also sold gun parts …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM134I_confederate-arms-factory_Jamestown-NC.html
The Mendenhall, Jones, and Gardner gun factory was located 200 yards west. Owned by Cyrus P. Mendenhall, Ezekial Jones, and Grafton Gardner, the firm produced approximately 2,000 rifles for the state of North Carolina at this location from 1862-18…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM134H_the-florence-armory_High-Point-NC.html
The North Carolina Armory at Florence, was located 1/4 east. Commanded by Captain Z.S. Coffin, the armory converted hunting rifles into military arms, repaired broken guns, and assembled new guns between 1862 and 1865. On April 11, 1865, a detachm…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM134F_high-point-university_High-Point-NC.html
Founded by Methodist Church in 1924 with aid from City of High Point. University since 1991.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1346_beards-hat-shop_Jamestown-NC.html
William Beard made & sold hats at his well-known shop, established before 1795 and later operated by his son David. Site 1 1/3 mi. N.