Concord in Cabarrus County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Scotia Seminary

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 19, 2021

1. Scotia Seminary Marker

Inscription.
The above images give tribute to Scotia Seminary, which was founded in 1867 on Depot Street for the education for young African American women. The first building at Scotia was the top image, a simple white siding structure. The lower images showcase the 1876 Graves Hall and the iconic Faith Hall constructed in 1891.

In 1917, the name was changed to Scotia Women's College. Barber Memorial College of Anniston, Alabama later merged with Scotia Women's College, and in 1932 the college name was changed to Barber-Scotia College. Depot Street was renamed Cabarrus Avenue West in the 1960's. (Marker Number 5.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.

Location. 35° 24.573′ N, 80° 34.834′ W. Marker is in Concord, North Carolina, in Cabarrus County. It is on Union Street South just north of Means Avenue Southeast, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 46 Union St N, Concord NC 28025, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker

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is in the Piedmont

and in Greater Charlotte.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Concord Railroad Depot (here, next to this marker); St. James Lutheran Church (here, next to this marker); Odell, Coleman, and Gibson Mills (here, next to this marker); City Hall / Street Car (here, next to this marker); Community Center / Canteen (here, next to this marker); First Cabarrus Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); Red Hill Tavern (a few steps from this marker); Commerical Building (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Concord.

Scotia Seminary Marker and Mural image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 19, 2021

2. Scotia Seminary Marker and Mural

Scotia Seminary Window image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, October 5, 2024

3. Scotia Seminary Window

Mural series credits/ donors image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, October 5, 2024

4. Mural series credits/ donors

Momentous: A Timeline of History
Shaping Sites of Concord
Artist: Sharon Dowell
Historic Descríptions: Jim Ramseur, Mayor Pro-Tem

Credits. This page was last revised on October 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 23, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 492 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 23, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3, 4. submitted on October 9, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina.