Inscription
Birthplace of J. B. and B.
N. Duke, tobacco and
hydroelectric magnates,
philanthropists (Duke
University, the Duke
Endowment), is 1 mi. S.W.
Location
AddressDuke Street at Carver Street in Durham
CityDurham
CountyDurham
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.040030, -78.905820
Sources
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