This marker is located along Lexington's Main Street and is in front of the Holt House. Often, the…read moremarkers point to things that are blocks or miles away so it is great to see one that is right here! The marker reads, "William Rainey Holt, 1798-1868. Physician. Advocate of scientific agriculture. His plantation "Linwood" was 6 miles southwest. Built home here, 1834." Online, there is more information. "Dr. William Rainey Holt of Davidson County was among North Carolina's most versatile men of the nineteenth century. Born in Alamance County at the Holt homeplace (today the site is the Alamance County Historical Museum), William R. Holt was the brother of textile pioneer E. M. Holt and the uncle of Gov. Thomas Holt. Graduated from the University of North Carolina in 1817, Holt studied medicine in Philadelphia and soon after his marriage in 1822 set up practice in newly created Davidson County. Dr. Holt was among Lexington's first and leading citizens and purchased his home lot at an early courthouse sale. On that lot he constructed "The Homestead," a large Greek Revival house, in 1834, soon after his second marriage. That residence today is the oldest remaining home in the town. Holt, a Democrat and secessionist who lost three sons in the Civil War, had his house occupied by Union troops in 1865." It is marker number K-56 and the driveway of the home has parking for you to stop and check it out. (And thanks to the photographer that was here for a private event and kindly stepped inside so I could get a photo!) [Review 1791 of 2024 - 3710 in North Carolina - 22814 overall]

I love a kinetic sculpture. There's something about moving parts that draws the eye. While this…read moredoesn't have the clanky motion of a Jean Tinguely or the balance of an Alexander Calder, it is absolutely a delightful peace. Beautiful Whirled is by artist Mike Roig and it stands on a traffic island in downtown High Point on MLK Blvd. The 15 foot tall painted red sculpture includes a spinning wheel, powered by the wind. It is silent as it spins, almost hypnotizing. There is very limited parking in this section of High Point. I was able to park illegally on a side street briefly so that I could approach the artwork. If that's not your style, you can see it from the traffic light. [Review 335 of 2024 - 3589 in North Carolina - 21369 overall]

In the main square of downtown Lexington and across from the Old Davidson Courthouse, this marker…read morestands tall. I don't know if it is in the spot where the Civil War memorial stood but I would not be surprised. The marker reads, "Robert F. Sink. 1905-1965. U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Commanded 506th Regiment, 101st Airborne Division during World War II and Fort Bragg 1957 to 1960. He lived nearby." Online, there is more information. "Robert Frederick Sink was a career U.S. Army officer who served in both World War II and the Korean War. He was born in 1905 in Lexington, North Carolina, and attended Trinity College (now Duke) for a year before transferring to the United States Military Academy at West Point. He graduated in 1927 and was initially commissioned a second lieutenant and assigned to the 8th Infantry Regiment at Fort Screven, Georgia. "In November 1940 Captain Sink was transferred to the 501st Parachute Battalion and entered the jump school at Fort Benning, Georgia. While attending the jump school he was promoted to major. He also caught the eye of Lieutenant Colonel William C. Lee, commander of the U.S. Provisional Parachute Group and considered to be the father of the American airborne. In August 1941, Sink was transferred to the newly-organized 503rd Parachute Battalion and assigned to command. In February 1942, Sink was promoted to lieutenant colonel. "In July 1942, Sink was reassigned to command the new 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, based at Camp Toccoa, Georgia. In June 1943, the regiment was assigned to become part of the 101st Airborne Division, commanded by Lee, by now a major general. The division was sent to England in the following month to begin preparations for participating in the D-Day Campaign (Operation Overlord). While retaining command of the 506th, Sink was also assigned to command the division's parachute jumping school, a position that he held from November 1943 to early May 1944. "As commander of the 506th Battalion, Sink participated in some of the most significant operations in the European Theater of Operations, including D-Day, the Arnhem Campaign (Operation Market Garden), the defense of Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge, and the advance into Germany. He was popular with his men, who nicknamed the regiment "the Five-Oh-Sink." Sink was portrayed by actor Dale Dye in the television mini-series Band of Brothers." There is parking in the area. Check signs for enforcement times. [Review 1793 of 2024 - 3712 in North Carolina - 22816 overall]

Great destination for a short 1/2 day trip from Charlotte. I saw the troll art installations coming…read moreto High Point so I planned my rando Tuesday off (Veterans Day) to come by and see the amazing woodwork nestled in the woods in between old mills and industrial sites known for furniture making. Lots of kids (I guess school was out for the bet day holiday here) and dogs. So bring your pets and wear sneaks or boots bc it's in the woods down a dirt path. Parking is available on the corner and a smaller lot across from the entrance, which is not marked. So good luck finding it. I added "Troll Art" to Yelp from the site, so hope that helps ppl find it.

Stumbled upon this little gem when I had a work lunch! This is lofty, industrial style food hall…read morewith tons of coffee shops, bars, restaurants, and outdoor seating. There's also a few shops with clothing, jewelry, and household items. If you live near by, this would make a cute little family outing experience. There's various types of food and drinks so the whole family could find something to enjoy. And there's enough seating outdoors for the kids to run around and play.

I was here to try a few of the restaurants located here! Parking was easy and free. I didn't expect…read morethis place to be so big so I parked on the wrong side and had to ask for directions. It's so clean inside and there are a ton of small bushinesses! Everyone I encountered was friendly and welcoming.

Walking downtown looking for a place to eat and we came across this historical marker. On South Elm…read moreStreet near the corner of W. Washington. It states that the inventor of Vicks Vaporub had a pharmacy a few hundred yards from that corner. It's crazy to think that something we have been using since we were kids, was invented so close to home! If you close your eyes and think real hard......you can smell the Vicks! I have a cold at the moment so I was not able to smell anything. Oh well, heading to the nearest pharmacy to get me some! You should try it, you won't be disappointed!

I spotted this marker as I was headed to a coffee shop in Greensboro and once I'd settled in with…read moremy laptop, I looked up and learned about this inventor. Interesting stuff! The marker reads, "A pharmacist and entrepreneur, he created Vicks VapoRub in 1894 while operating a drugstore 150 yards north." Online, there is more information. "Lunsford Richardson, born in 1854 in Johnston County, was educated at the Horner and Graves Academy in Oxford and enrolled at Davidson College in 1872. His mother, who had raised Lunsford and his four siblings alone, died the following year, leaving Richardson with enough money for only three years at Davidson. Richardson graduated from Davidson in 1875--number two in his class and with medals in Greek, Latin, and debating. He served four years as a principal in Cumberland County, but left school to become a pharmacist--one of the only other jobs that he felt would be served by his Latin skills. "In 1880 Richardson purchased the only drugstore in Selma. Ten years later he moved to Greensboro, where he and partner John B. Fariss purchased W. C. Porter's drug store. At Richardson-Fariss Drug Store, he began to utilize his lifelong interest in chemistry, inventing a variety of over-the-counter medications. In order to promote his medicines, Richardson sold the drugstore and established a wholesale business, the L. Richardson Drug Company. In 1905, after disagreements with stockholders over how the operation should be run, Richardson sold the business, retaining rights to his twenty-one medicines, and opened the Vick Family Remedies Company. "Vicks Salve, developed by Richardson in 1894, offered promise, but was difficult to market with such a nondescript name. Richardson's eldest son, H. Smith Richardson, joined the family business as sales manager in 1907 and recognized the need for a more descriptive name. With the honed salesmanship of Smith Richardson and under the catchy name Vick's VapoRub, the cold remedy had garnered a national following within five years. The flu pandemic of 1918 to 1919 made Vick's VapoRub an indispensible part of medicine chests. With operations focused on VapoRub, Richardson incorporated his business in early 1919. "Ironically, Lunsford Richardson did not live to see his creation become a worldwide phenomenon, succumbing to the flu in August of that year. Richardson married Mary Lynn Smith, sister of his college classmate Henry Louis Smith. They had five children. Active in the Presbyterian Church and his community, Richardson was a champion of race relations. He was a trustee at Palmer Memorial Institute. He is buried in Greensboro's Green Hill Cemetery. During World War II, a Liberty Ship was named Lunsford Richardson in his honor." Everything had to be invented somewhere. VapoRub was invented here in Greensboro. How about that! This is marker number J-112 and it was erected in 2010 by the North Carolina Office of Archives and History. [Review 2497 of 2024 - 3950 in North Carolina - 23509 overall]

One of my sons was a history major (like I was) and once I asked him what was the most popular…read morehistory class at his college. He told me the demand for one particular class was so high it was only offered by lottery to juniors and seniors. The name of that course was the History of the Vietnam War. I love the powerful symbolism of this monument. The first word inscribed on it is "Vietnam". The center of the letter "V" in Vietnam takes the form of a cut out wedge at the top of a granite slab. It seems as though the slab is in danger of being split in half, just as our country was split in half over the war. The inscription reads: Vietnam Each peaceful dawn in this place we are reminded of these men who died for their country Stephen J. Brennan P.F.C. Ara. Crosby Jr. W.O. Frederick W. Dauten Jr. Maj. Dedicated May 28, 1984 Town of Guilford Conn. God - Duty - Honor - Country

Went today for the first time was my daughters second birthday we had the best time from…read moreThe wonderful oh so sweet check in lady who was a pure delight to the other mamas with kids we made friends with it was clean and we enjoyed the day! Will go back

Been here last year and this year already. Staff is all friendly. Life Guards are laid back but…read morealways keeping an eye out. Never seen any problems at this location. Will return again.