Historic marker honoring George Taylor, Wake County's only lynching victim, unveiled in Rolesville.
A historic marker honoring George Taylor, the only victim of lynching in Wake County, North Carolina, was unveiled in Rolesville, commemorating his death in 1918. The effort, led by the Wake County Community Remembrance Coalition and the Equal Justice Initiative, took eight years and involved Taylor's family. The marker aims to acknowledge racial injustices and ensure that such painful history is remembered and addressed.
September 07, 2024
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