Walking Tour of Historical Downtown Greensboro, North Carolina
301 N. Elm Street- The Park Beside The United States Trust Center, O. Henry Statues
In this small park are three statues commemorating William Sydney Porter, born in Greensboro in 1862, who became a great short story writer, using the pen name O. Henry. There is a statue of O. Henry, one depicting his famous short stories "Gift of the Magi" and "The Ransom of Red Chief," and one showing a dog. These sculptures were made by Maria J. Kirby-Smith in 1985, provided by the Southern Life Insurance Company, and presented by the O. Henry Festival, Inc.
Related Links:
O. Henry Portal
Greensboro Public Library catalog for books by O. Henry
Greensboro Public Library catalog for books about O. Henry
More Guilford County, North Carolina History:
Greensboro Historical Museum
Guide to Guilford: History
Historic Guilford Photos
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