Greensboro in Guilford County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
University of N.C. at Greensboro
Est. in 1891 as a normal school; became Woman's College of the University of North Carolina, 1932. Coeducational since 1963.
Erected 1983 by North Carolina Division of Archives and History. (Marker Number J-10.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.
Location. 36° 4.406′ N, 79° 48.653′ W. Marker is in Greensboro, North Carolina, in Guilford County. Marker is at the intersection of West Market Street and Gray Drive, on the right when traveling east on West Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1350 W Market St, Greensboro NC 27403, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. David Caldwell (approx. ¼ mile away); Julius I. Foust Building (approx. half a mile away); The Harden Thomas Martin House (approx. half a mile away); Curtis House (approx. half a mile away); Greensboro College (approx. 0.6 miles away); Lucy Robertson (approx. 0.6 miles away); Dr. David P. Weir House (approx. 0.8 miles away); Edgeworth Female Seminary (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greensboro.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.
Also see . . . The History of UNCG - UNC Greensboro. School website entry (Submitted on May 19, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
Additional commentary.
1. Marker has been reported missing.
Local NC Highway Historical marker volunteers noted this marker is now missing.
— Submitted December 31, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
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