Central Children's Home of North Carolina
Central Children's Home of North Carolina, Orphanage and heritage site in Oxford, United States.
The Central Children's Home of North Carolina extends across multiple buildings with a main structure featuring Italianate design elements and a prominent tower.
Established in 1883 as the Grant Colored Asylum through Congressional funding, the institution received support from Congressman Henry P. Cheatham to serve children in need.
The Robert L. Shepard Scholarship Fund, created in 1943, provides educational opportunities for residents pursuing higher education or vocational training programs.
The facility accepts children between ages nine and twenty-one through referrals from the North Carolina Department of Social Services and similar organizations.
The property earned its place on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988, with a state historical marker recognizing its social contributions.
Location: Oxford
GPS coordinates: 36.29310,-78.57250
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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