Sedalia in Guilford County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Palmer Memorial Institute
Photographed By Paul Jordan, January 1, 2011
1. Palmer Memorial Institute Marker
Preparatory school for blacks founded 1902 by Charlotte Hawkins Brown. Named for Alice Freeman Palmer. Closed in 1971. Now state historic site.Erected 1989 by Division of Archives and History. (Marker Number J-87.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.
Location. 36° 4.065′ N, 79° 37.35′ W. Marker is in Sedalia, North Carolina, in Guilford County. Marker is on Burlington Road (U.S. 70) west of Palmer Farm Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6136 Burlington Road, Sedalia NC 27342, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dr. Charlotte Hawkins Brown (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Charlotte Hawkins Brown, 1883 - 1961 (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memory of Dr. Charlotte Hawkins Brown (within shouting distance of this marker); Kimball Hall
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Photographed By Paul Jordan, January 1, 2011
2. Palmer Memorial Institute Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 9, 2011, by Paul Jordan of Burlington, N. C., U. S. A.. This page has been viewed 664 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 9, 2011, by Paul Jordan of Burlington, N. C., U. S. A.. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
