North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Greensboro

Name: North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Address: 1601 E Market St, Greensboro, 27411-0002, United States
Telephone: +1 336-334-7500

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North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Greensboro

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North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is a public, historically black land-grant research university in Greensboro, North Carolina. It is a constituent institution of the University of North Carolina System. Founded by the North Carolina General Assembly on March 9, 1891, as the Agricultural and Mechanical College for the Colored Race, it is the second college established under the provisions of the Morrill Act of 1890, and the first for people of color in the state of North Carolina. Initially, the college offered instruction in agriculture, English, horticulture, and mathematics. In 1967, the college was designated a Regional University by the North Carolina General Assembly and renamed North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1891 (133 years ago)Coordinates: 36°4'36"N, 79°46'18"W

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1601 E Market StGreensboro 27411-0002 United States

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+1 336-334-7500

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Nearby attractions include: International Civil Rights Center & Museum, LeBauer Park, Greensboro Historical Museum, St. Benedict Catholic Church.

1.1 miW
Museum, History museum
International Civil Rights Center & Museum, Greensboro
29 min walk • The International Civil Rights Center & Museum is a poignant and significant institution located in the heart of Greensboro, North Carolina. This historic museum is dedicated to the preservation and retelling of the struggles and triumphs of the American Civil Rights...
0.9 miW
Park
LeBauer Park, Greensboro
24 min walk • Carolyn & Maurice LeBauer Park, also known as LeBauer City Park, is a 4-acre $10 million park in downtown Greensboro, North Carolina which opened August 8, 2016. Dr. Maurice LeBauer, who practiced medicine in the Jefferson Standard Building and became chief of surgery at Moses H.
0.9 miW
Church, History museum, Historical place
Greensboro Historical Museum, Greensboro
24 min walk • The Greensboro History Museum, consisting of the former First Presbyterian Church of Greensboro and Smith Memorial Building, is a historic museum building located at 130 Summit Ave. in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina.
1 miW
Church
St. Benedict Catholic Church, Greensboro
27 min walk • St. Benedict Catholic Church is a Catholic church in downtown Greensboro, North Carolina. As the oldest Catholic church in Greensboro and one of the oldest churches in the Diocese of Charlotte, St. Benedict's is considered the Catholic mother church of the city.
1.2 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Carolina Theatre, Greensboro
32 min walk • The Carolina Theatre of Greensboro is Greensboro, North Carolina's only remaining historic theatre. It was billed as “The Showplace of the Carolinas” when it opened on Halloween night, 1927.
1.2 miW
Church
West Market Street United Methodist Church, Greensboro
31 min walk • West Market Street United Methodist Church is one of the oldest churches in Greensboro North Carolina, over 175 years old; West Market is located in downtown Greensboro across from the courthouse.
1.1 miW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Triad Stage, Greensboro
30 min walk • Triad Stage is a regional theatre located at 232 South Elm Street, Greensboro, North Carolina.
~1790 ftSW
Monuments and statues
February One, Greensboro
9 min walk • February One is the name of the 2002 monument dedicated to Ezell Blair Jr. Franklin McCain, Joseph McNeil and David Richmond who were collectively known as the Greensboro Four.
1 miW
36°4'26"N • 79°47'22"W
Center City Park, Greensboro
26 min walk • Park
1.3 miSW
36°3'57"N • 79°47'28"W
Elsewhere, Greensboro
34 min walk • Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
0.9 miW
Library
Greensboro Public Library, Greensboro
23 min walk • The Greensboro Cultural Center is a City of Greensboro Office of arts & culture facility, and is home to many arts-related programs in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University?

Nearby attractions include Deese Clock Tower, Greensboro (3 min walk), February One, Greensboro (9 min walk), Sigmund Sternberger House, Greensboro (15 min walk), Summit Avenue Historic District, Greensboro (17 min walk).

How to get to North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University by public transport?

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Greensboro (26 min walk)