John W. Thomas 1800-1871
Inscription
Founder of Thomasville. As
legislator led fight for
N.C. Railroad; friend of
education. His home, Cedar
Lodge, was nearby.
Location
AddressSR 2184 (Old NC 109) at SR 2168 (Cedar Drive) south of Thomasville
CityThomasville
CountyDavidson
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.843247, -80.087671
Sources
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