John Williamson 1846-1911
Inscription
Former slave. Member,
legislature, six terms;
newspaper publisher &
advocate of education.
Grave is 1/2 mile west.
Location
AddressSouth Main Street at Mineral Springs Road in Louisburg
CityLouisburg
CountyFranklin
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.093404, -78.305140
Sources
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Gold Mines
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