Unsung Founders Memorial, Memorial monument at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill campus, United States
The memorial consists of a black granite table supported by 300 bronze figurines and surrounded by five stone seats at the campus entrance.
The Class of 2002 raised $54,000 for the memorial construction, making it the largest fundraising campaign in the university's history at that time.
The inscription on the granite table edge commemorates enslaved and free persons of color who helped build the foundations of the university.
Located at coordinates 35.913662, -79.051769, the memorial serves as both a gathering space and educational site for university tours and events.
The monument features miniature bronze figures collectively supporting the table surface, symbolizing the combined strength of unrecognized contributors.
Location: North Carolina
Made from material: granite, bronze
GPS coordinates: 35.91366,-79.05177
Latest update: March 7, 2025 07:10
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