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: Churches & Religion • Education. 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. Marker 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.

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); University Mill District (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cline Gym (approx. ¼ mile away); First United Methodist Church 1952 (approx. 0.4 miles away); Forest for Everyone

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(approx. half a mile away); Claremont College (approx. 0.6 miles away); City of Hickory (approx. 0.8 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 85 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 14, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.