Hickory in Catawba County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Lenoir-Rhyne University

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 29, 2022

1. Lenoir-Rhyne University Marker

Inscription. Since its founding by four Lutheran pastors in 1891, Lenoir-Rhyne University has been a co-educational, private liberal arts institution based on Christian values. In addition to academics and athletics, the university seeks to liberate mind and spirit, clarify personal faith, and promote responsible leadership for service in the world.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.

Location. 35° 44.236′ N, 81° 19.538′ W. Marker is in Hickory, North Carolina, in Catawba County. It is at the intersection of 8th Street Northeast and 7th Avenue Northeast, on the right when traveling south on 8th Street Northeast. Marker is on the Hickory City Walk trail, in front of St. Andrew's Lutheran Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 629 8th St NE, Hickory NC 28601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Piedmont.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

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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: Saint Andrew's Lutheran Church (here, next to this marker); Lenoir Rhyne (within shouting distance of this marker); Oakview Hall (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); University Mill District (about 800 feet away); Russell House (approx. ¼ mile away); Cline Gym (approx. ¼ mile away); Marshall G. Crouch House (approx. 0.4 miles away); George W. Hall House (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hickory.

Also see . . . Our Story. The university opened the doors to its one-room school, known then as Highland Academy, in 1891 with 12 students. (Lenoir-Rhyne University) (Submitted on November 14, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 29, 2022

2. Lenoir-Rhyne University Marker

Looking north across 7th Avenue NE toward the university's main entrance.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 266 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 14, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.