Historical Marker

Gregory Normal Institute

US 17 Business (Third Street) at Nun Street in Wilmington · Wilmington · New Hanover

North Carolina marker

Inscription

School for blacks,

1868-1921. Founded by

American Missionary Assoc.

Named for benefactor James

H. Gregory. Was 4 blocks E.

Location

AddressUS 17 Business (Third Street) at Nun Street in Wilmington
CityWilmington
CountyNew Hanover
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.230470, -77.945320

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