B.W.A. Historical Marker Series, no. 22: Dr. Matthew S. Gilliam House.

In this series, which will post on occasional Wednesdays, I populate the landscape of Wilson County with imaginary “historical markers” commemorating people, places, and events significant to African-American history or culture.

We been here.

GILLIAM HOUSE

Colonial Revival-style house built ca. 1922 for Dr. Matthew S. Gilliam and family. Has housed Edwards Funeral Home since 1948.

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