Jonesboro Historic Marker Unveiling

On June 25, 2022, the public is invited for the unveiling of the long awaited Jonesboro Historic District roadside marker.  Sponsored by the City of Morganton Historic Preservation Commission, the marker will further distinguish this district and its importance in Morganton’s history. 

The Jonesboro Historic District celebrates the era between 1895 and 1935.  The district is known as Morganton’s oldest intact historically Black neighborhood, home to prominent citizens of the era, and is distinguished by the vernacular style of the homes and rural character of the landscape. 

The public will be able to witness the unveiling of this marker at 11:00am, Saturday, June 25, 2022 on West Concord Street near the intersection with Jones Street, in Morganton.

The Jonesboro Historic District was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987 and is one of nine National Historic Districts in Morganton.  It is the first district to receive a local marker of this type. 

Attachment:  National Register of Historic Places Inventory Form for Jonesboro Historic District