NC-G109 John Merrick (1859-1919)

Marker text: JOHN MERRICK (1859-1919)

Black business leader. In 1898 he founded what is now N.C. Mutual Life Insurance Company. His grave is 85 yds. N.W.

Division of Archives and History, 1992

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Location: Fayetteville Road at Cornwallis Road in Durham, Durham County, North Carolina

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