North Carolina Central University in Durham in Durham County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
North Carolina Central University
Photographed By Patrick G. Jordan, January 8, 2011
1. North Carolina Central University Marker
Founded 1910 by James E. Shepard for Negroes. State liberal arts college, 1925-1969. Now a regional university.Erected 1970 by Archives and Highway Departments. (Marker Number G 53.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. In addition, it is included in the Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.
Location. 35° 58.509′ N, 78° 53.617′ W. Marker is in Durham, North Carolina, in Durham County. It is in North Carolina Central University. Marker is at the intersection of South Alston Avenue and East Lawson Street, on the left when traveling north on South Alston Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1307 South Alston Avenue, Durham NC 27707, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Clyde R. Hoey Building (approx. 0.4 miles away); James Edward Shepard (approx. 0.4 miles away); Beulah C. Bowens Fuller (approx. 0.4 miles away); Centennial Chapel
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Also see . . . North Carolina Central University History - NCCU website. (Submitted on January 13, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
Photographed By Patrick G. Jordan, January 8, 2011
2. North Carolina Central University Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 9, 2011, by Patrick G. Jordan of Graham, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 612 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 9, 2011, by Patrick G. Jordan of Graham, North Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
