Wake Forest in Wake County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Wake Forest College Birthplace
In 1832 Dr. Jones sold his home and plantation at Wake Forest to the Baptist State Convention. On February 3, 1834, Wake Forest Institute, as it was called until 1838. was opened in the building with an enrollment of 16 students. The dwelling house was used as the residence of the first President of the College. Samuel Wait, and for classroom purposes. The carriage house was used as a chapel. The seven "good substantial log cabins" were used as dormitories.
The house. now on its fourth site, was moved from its original location in the center of the campus in 1835 to make way for "The College Building." and later to a third location on Wingate Street. It is now restored to the 1830 period.
Erected 1963 by Archives and Highway Departments.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • War of 1812. A significant historical date for this entry is February 3, 1834.
Location. 35° 59.087′ N, 78° 30.485′ W. Marker is in Wake Forest, North Carolina, in Wake County. Marker is on North Main Street (Alternate U.S. 1) south of East Juniper Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wake Forest NC 27587, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. C.C. Crittenden (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wake Forest University (approx. 0.4 miles away); Mangum Terrace (approx. 2.3 miles away); Moses A. Hopkins (approx. 8.4 miles away); River Crossing (approx. 12.8 miles away); Milburnie Dam (approx. 13 miles away); Green Hill Place (approx. 13˝ miles away); John Williamson (approx. 13.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wake Forest.
Also see . . . Wake Forest College Birthplace Society. (Submitted on August 22, 2023, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2023, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 56 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 22, 2023, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.