Charlotte center city in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Site of Queen's College

Established - 1771

— Charlotte Mecklenburg Historic Site —

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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 17, 2021

1. Site of Queen's College Marker

Inscription. First tax supported college in Carolinas. Charter denied by King George III in 1782. Continued to operate as Queen's Museum and later as Liberty Hall Academy. Was an infirmary for British troops during Cornwallis occupation of Charlotte 1780. The academy was moved to Salisbury in 1784. (Marker Number 4.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Science & Medicine • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1782.

Location. 35° 13.52′ N, 80° 50.741′ W. Marker is in Charlotte, North Carolina, in Mecklenburg County. It is in Charlotte center city. Marker is on South Tryon Street just south of 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 S Tryon St, Charlotte NC 28202, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Latta Arcade (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Liberty Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Nearby History (within shouting distance of this marker); WBT / WBTV (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tryon Street (about 300 feet away); British Encampment, 1780 (about 400 feet away); Ratcliffe Flowers (about 400 feet away); The Johnston Building (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charlotte.

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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 17, 2021

2. Site of Queen's College Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 20, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 251 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 20, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.