William Bradley Umstead - Grave of a Famous Person on Waymarking.com

Directions: From Durham, go north on US-501 to Bahama Road (SR1616) and William B. Umstead Historic Marker G-68 in the southeast quadrant of the intersection. Turn right onto Bahama Road and proceed about 5 miles to Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church, which is well-marked with signage. The grave is at the left rear of the church, among the tombstones of many members of the Umstead family. Look for a polished monument about five feet tall and three feet wide.

Description: William Umstead was born in 1895. He was a US Senator, Congressman, Democratic leader, and lawyer. Then, while serving as Governor of North Carolina, he died in office. For more info, see Historic Marker G-68 by showbiz kid. Date of birth: 05/13/1895 Date of death: 11/07/1954 Area of notoriety: Politics Marker Type: Headstone Setting: Outdoor Visiting Hours/Restrictions: Located behind a church which holds services on Sunday morning. Fee required?: No Web site: [Web Link]

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