Trinity in Randolph County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Trinity College Memorial Gazebo
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The History of Trinity College Duke University
Photographed by J. J. Prats, March 15, 2025
1. The Trinity College Memorial Gazebo Bronze Tablet
The bell, the columns, and the urns were part of the original TRINITY COLLEGE campus, which was located on these grounds.
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BROWNS SCHOOL HOUSE, 1832-1839. An elementary subscription school.
UNION ISTITUTE ACADEMY, 1839-1851. A private academy.
NORMAL COLLEGE, 1851-1859. A state affiliated training school for teachers.
TRINITY COLLEGE, 1859-1892. A liberal arts college controlled by N. C. Conference of Methodist Espiscopal Church, South.
DUKE UNIVERSITY. Trinity College moved to Durham in 1892 and became Duke University in 1924.
Erected 1974 by the Trinity College Association Committee: W. Roland Albertson, Chrm., Nereus English, Jane P. Haney, Juanita A. Peace, Charles R. White. Dean L. Spinks, Architect.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.
Location. 35° 53.658′ N, 79° 59.47′ W. Marker is in Trinity, North Carolina, in Randolph County. It is at the intersection
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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 the North Atlantic Region, 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Trinity College (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Trinity College (a few steps from this marker); Trinity Cemetery (approx. 0.6 miles away); Mustering out of Confederate Army (approx. 1.8 miles away); Springfield Friends Meeting (approx. 2.1 miles away); Jeduthan Harper House (approx. 2.7 miles
Photographed by J. J. Prats, March 15, 2025
2. The History of Trinity College Bronze Plaque
Other markers no longer nearby. Trinity College (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named Trinity College (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Photographed by J. J. Prats, March 15, 2025
3. The Trinity College Memorial Gazebo and Bell
These historical markers are under the bell facing up.
Photographed by J. J. Prats, March 15, 2025
4. The Trinity College Memorial Bell
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5. The Trinity College Memorial Gazebo Dedication Plaque
In appreciation to the following alumni and friends whose gifts made possible the Trinity Memorial Gazebo.
The Duke Alumni Association John W. Couch Katherine Mitchell Couch Isobel Craven Drill Hilliard M. Eure Doak Finch Foundation John A. Forlines, Jr. Fitzgerald S. Hudson Roger L. Marshall Marshall I. Pickens William R. Pitts, MD Terry Sanford Kay Goodman Stern Charles B. Wade, Jr. Julian B. White L. Neil Williams, Jr.October 7, 1984
The Duke Alumni Association John W. Couch Katherine Mitchell Couch Isobel Craven Drill Hilliard M. Eure Doak Finch Foundation John A. Forlines, Jr. Fitzgerald S. Hudson Roger L. Marshall Marshall I. Pickens William R. Pitts, MD Terry Sanford Kay Goodman Stern Charles B. Wade, Jr. Julian B. White L. Neil Williams, Jr.
Photographed by J. J. Prats, March 15, 2025
6. Trinity College Association Committee
W. Roland Albertson, Chrm. Nereus English Jane P. Haney Juanita A. Peace Charles R. White Dean L. Spinks, Architect.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 20, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 19, 2025, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 358 times since then and 78 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 19, 2025, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 20, 2025, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
