North Carolina Polytechnic Academy
North Carolina Polytechnic Academy, Gothic Revival house in Hillsborough, United States
The North Carolina Polytechnic Academy features a two-story brick structure with rectangular turrets at each corner and castellated architectural elements throughout the building.
Colonel Charles C. Tew established the institution as Hillsborough Military Academy before his death at the Battle of Antietam in 1862.
The academy transformed from a military institution to a polytechnic school, introducing civil courses and providing education opportunities for students who would teach in North Carolina.
The building stands as a private residence known as the Commandant's House, while the original chapel continues to function within The United Episcopal Church of North America.
Following its closure, the academy's barracks and outbuildings were dismantled in 1919, with their bricks repurposed for other construction projects in the area.
Location: Hillsborough
GPS coordinates: 36.07190,-79.12280
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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