List of African-American historic places in North Carolina facts for kids

This article is about important places in North Carolina that tell the story of African American history. These places include schools, churches, homes, and businesses. They show how African Americans lived, worked, and built communities. Many of these sites are recognized for their special history.

Some of these places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places (often called NR). This means they are important to the history of the United States. A few are even National Historic Landmarks (NRL), which are very special places. Others have North Carolina historical markers (HM). These markers are signs that tell you about the history of the spot. The locations listed below are usually the closest town or city to the site.

Why These Places Matter

These historic places help us remember and learn about the past. They show the struggles and achievements of African Americans in North Carolina. They are important for understanding our shared history.

Alamance County

• Burlington
  • McCray School
• Mebane
  • Cooper School

Buncombe County

• Asheville
  • St. Matthias Episcopal Church
  • Young Men's Institute Building

Burke County

• Morganton
  • Gaston Chapel
  • Jonesboro Historic District

Caswell County

This image shows Union Tavern. Thomas Day, a free African-American cabinetmaker from the early 1800s, was known for his amazing craftsmanship.

• Milton
  • Union Tavern

Cumberland County

• Fayetteville
  • Evans Metropolitan AME Zion Church
  • Orange Street School
  • St. Joseph's Episcopal Church

Durham County

• Durham
  • Emmanuel AME Church
  • Geer Cemetery
  • Horton Grove Complex
  • North Carolina Central University
  • North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company Building
  • St. Joseph's African Methodist Episcopal Church
  • Scarborough House

Forsyth County

• Winston-Salem
  • S.G. Atkins House
  • St. Philip's Moravian Church

Franklin County

• Franklinton
  • Dr. J.A. Savage House
• Louisburg
  • Williamson House

Guilford County

• Greensboro
  • North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
  • Bennett College for Women
  • Location of the Home of William McBryar Buffalo Soldier
  • Underground Railroad Marker at Guilford College
  • Civil Right Museum location of the Greensboro Sit-in
• High Point
  • Kilby Hotel
  • William Penn High School
• Sedalia
  • Palmer Memorial Institute

Granville County

• Oxford
  • Central Orphanage

Iredell County

• Stateville
  • Center Street A.M.E. Zion Church

Johnston County

• Kenly
  • Boyette Slave House

Mecklenburg County

• Charlotte
  • Biddle Memorial Hall, Johnson C. Smith University
  • Mecklenburg Investment Company Building

Polk County

• Mill Spring
  • Rev. Joshua D. Jones House

Rockingham County

• Eden
  • Mt. Sinai Baptist Church
• Reidsville
  • First Baptist Church
  • North Washington Avenue Workers' Houses

Rowan County

• Salisbury
  • Livingston College Historic District
  • Mount Zion Baptist

Vance County

• Machpelah
  • Tucker's Grove Camp Meeting Ground
  • West Badin Historic District

Wake County

This photo shows a part of Raleigh. The area includes East Hargett Street, which was once called Raleigh's "Black Main Street." This was because it had the most businesses owned by African Americans in the city.

• Raleigh
  • East Raleigh-South Park Historic District
  • Estey Hall
  • Masonic Temple Building
  • Moore Square Historic District
  • Peace College Main Building
  • St. Paul A.M.E. Church

Warren County

• Warrenton
  • Mansfield Thorton House
  • Sledge-Hayley House

Wilson County

• Wilson
  • East Wilson Historic District

See also

• History of slavery in North Carolina
• List of African-American historic places