John W. Thomas Historical Marker

About

State highway marker K-35 (1952) honors John W. Thomas (1800-1871), founder of Thomasville. As a legislator he led the fight for the North Carolina Railroad, which built the town's economy, and was a friend of education. His home, Cedar Lodge, stood nearby.

The marker stands south of Thomasville near the site of Cedar Lodge. A founder statue also stands on West Main Street downtown.

Details

Address

SR 2184 (Old NC 109) at SR 2168 (Cedar Drive), south of Thomasville, Thomasville, NC

Town

Thomasville

Marker ID

K-35

Erected

1952

Visiting

Roadside marker; viewable at any time.

Sources

• dncr.nc.gov
• dncr.nc.gov

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