Historical Marker

North Carolina Central University

NC 55 (South Alston Avenue) at Lawson Street in Durham · Durham · Durham

North Carolina marker

Inscription

Founded 1910 by James E.

Shepard for Negroes. State

liberal arts college,

1925-1969. Now a regional

university.

Location

AddressNC 55 (South Alston Avenue) at Lawson Street in Durham
CityDurham
CountyDurham
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.975140, -78.893570

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