Oak Ridge in Guilford County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Oak Ridge Institute

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, April 4, 2012

1. Oak Ridge Institute Marker

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First building erected 1851-52. Opened during academic year 1852-53. Since 1929 Oak Ridge Military Institute.

Erected 1952 by NC Archives, Conservation and Highways Departments. (Marker Number J-36.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Military. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1929.

Location. 36° 10.48′ N, 79° 59.22′ W. Marker is in Oak Ridge, North Carolina, in Guilford County. Marker is on Oak Ridge Road, 0.3 miles east of Route 68, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Oak Ridge NC 27310, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Linville Chapel (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Oakhurst (approx. 0.2 miles away); Oak Ridge Public School (approx. half a mile away); Charles Benbow House (approx. 0.7 miles away); Jesse Benbow House (approx. 1.1 miles away); Old Mill of Guilford

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, April 4, 2012

2. Oak Ridge Institute Marker

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(approx. 1.1 miles away); Bailes Old Mill (approx. 1.1 miles away); Historic Oak Ridge (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oak Ridge.

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, April 4, 2012

3. Oak Ridge Institute Marker

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, April 4, 2012

4. Oak Ridge Institute Marker

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, April 4, 2012

5. Oak Ridge Institute Marker

Oak Ridge Institute Alumni Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, April 4, 2012

6. Oak Ridge Institute Alumni Building

Credits. This page was last revised on June 30, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 431 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on April 4, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.