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

Bennett College

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, March 31, 2012

1. Bennett College Marker

Inscription. Methodist. Begun 1874; reorganized as woman's college, 1926. Named for Lyman Bennett of Troy, N.Y. Campus 2 bl. S.

Erected 1962 by NC Archives and Highway Departments. (Marker Number J-55.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education • Women. 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 1874.

Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 36° 4.291′ N, 79° 46.703′ W. Marker was in Greensboro, North Carolina, in Guilford County. Marker was at the intersection of East Market Street and South Sudley Street, on the right when traveling east on East Market Street. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 100 S Dudley St, Greensboro NC 27401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. William McBryar (within shouting distance of this marker); N.C. A. & T. University (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dr. Ronald E. McNair (about 700 feet away); Magnolia House Motel (approx. 0.4 miles away); Immanuel College

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(approx. half a mile away); Piedmont Railroad (approx. half a mile away); Christian Isley House (approx. half a mile away); Edward R. Murrow (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greensboro.

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, March 31, 2012

2. Bennett College Marker

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, March 31, 2012

3. Bennett College Marker

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, March 31, 2012

4. Bennett College Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 560 times since then and 19 times this year. Last updated on March 31, 2023, by Michael Buckner of Durham, North Carolina. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 2, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.