Winston-Salem in Forsyth County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

North Carolina School of the Arts

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, April 13, 2012

1. North Carolina School of the Arts Marker

Inscription. Est. 1963; opened 1965. First state-supported school for performing arts in U.S. A campus of The University of North Carolina since 1971.

Erected 1986 by NC Division of Archives and History. (Marker Number J-83.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • 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 1963.

Location. 36° 4.634′ N, 80° 14.411′ W. Marker is in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in Forsyth County. Marker is at the intersection of South Main Street and Giannini Drive, on the left when traveling south on South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Winston Salem NC 27127, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Happy Hill (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Brothers' Spring and The African School (approx. ¼ mile away); Salem Academy and College (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Cicero Francis Lowe House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Old Salem Historic District (approx. 0.4 miles away); Washington's Southern Tour (approx. 0.4 miles away); Salem and the "Farmer's Railroad"

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(approx. 0.4 miles away); Reich-Hege House Site (1830-1922) (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winston-Salem.

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, April 13, 2012

2. North Carolina School of the Arts Marker

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, April 13, 2012

3. North Carolina School of the Arts Marker

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, April 13, 2012

4. North Carolina School of the Arts Marker

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, April 13, 2012

5. North Carolina School of the Arts Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 13, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 508 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 13, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.