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Old East, University of North Carolina

Old East, University of North Carolina is a historic place in Chapel Hill, Orange County, North Carolina, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000596.

Chapel Hill, Orange County, North CarolinaListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000596★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Old East, University of North Carolina?

Old East is a residence hall located at the north part of campus in University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Built in 1793 by slave labor, it became the first state university building in the United States. The Wren Building at the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, was built in 1695, but William and Mary did not become a public university until 1906.

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Listing details

Name
Old East, University of North Carolina
City
Chapel Hill
County
Orange County
State
North Carolina
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000596
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
35.91257, -79.05048
When was Old East, University of North Carolina listed on the National Register?

Old East, University of North Carolina was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is Old East, University of North Carolina located?

Old East, University of North Carolina is located in Chapel Hill, Orange County, North Carolina at approximately 35.91257, -79.05048. See the map above.

Is Old East, University of North Carolina a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Old East, University of North Carolina is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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