George H. White

1852 ~ 1918

Represented the state's "Black Second" district, U.S. House, 1897-1901. Last black Southerner in Congress for 72 years.

Lived two blocks east.

Marker is on Granville Street near Main Street (North Carolina Route 33), on the right when traveling east.

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George H. White

Lawyer; member of N.C. legislature, 1881 & 1885. U.S. Congressmen, 1897-1901. Born into slavery. Home stands 2 blocks N.

Marker is at the intersection of Broad Street (Business U.S. 70) and Metcalf Street, on the left when traveling east on ...