Wilson Cooke
1819-1897
A native of NC who was brought to Greenville by Vardry McBee as a slave.
He worked after hours and bought his way out of slavery. Once a free man he soon owned a general store and tannery.
He served in the State House from 1868-1870.
He died at his home on Coffee St. at the age of 78.
Marker is on South Main Street.
Courtesy hmdb.org
