High Point in Guilford County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Jamestown Female College
This marker contains brick from the Jamestown Female College opened by the Methodist Protestant Church, Jamestown, N.C. 1859 and destroyed by fire 1861.Erected 1929 by Nikanthan and Thalean Literary Societies.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.
Location. 35° 58.293′ N, 79° 59.62′ W. Marker is in High Point, North Carolina, in Guilford County. Marker is on Extraordinary Way, 0.3 miles west of Montlieu Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: High Point NC 27262, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Yadkin College (here, next to this marker); The Yadkin College Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); High Point University (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Mahler Family Promenade (approx. 0.2 miles away); Oldest Colonial Trail (approx. 0.6 miles away); Oldest Building in High Point (approx. 0.6 miles
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 19, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 89 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 19, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
