Guilford County, Administrative county in North Carolina, United States
Guilford County is an administrative division in North Carolina that encompasses two major cities, Greensboro and High Point, along with surrounding communities. The county spreads across a diverse landscape combining urban centers with suburban and rural areas.
The county was established in 1771 and played a significant role during the American Revolution. A major battle took place there in 1781 that had lasting effects on the outcome of the war.
Four students from North Carolina A&T State University initiated the 1960 Greensboro lunch counter protests, marking a pivotal civil rights movement moment.
Government offices are spread across multiple locations in both major cities, making services accessible to visitors from different parts of the region. It is helpful to plan visits to both Greensboro and High Point to experience the full scope of the area.
A college founded in the 1800s within the county is among the oldest coeducational institutions in the nation and continues to draw students today. This school has left a lasting mark on education and community life in the region.
Location: North Carolina
Inception: 1770
Capital city: Greensboro
Shares border with: Rockingham County, Stokes County, Forsyth County, Davidson County, Randolph County, Alamance County
Website: http://co.guilford.nc.us
GPS coordinates: 36.08000,-79.79000
Latest update: December 6, 2025 21:21
Greensboro Coliseum Complex
3.9 km
Hillside
551 m
Wet 'n Wild Emerald Pointe
9.3 km
International Civil Rights Center and Museum
925 m
World War Memorial Stadium
1.2 km
Greensboro Science Center
6.8 km
Blandwood Mansion and Gardens
1.3 km
Jefferson Standard Building
825 m
Haw River State Park
19.1 km
Weatherspoon Art Museum
2.1 km
Millis Athletic Convocation Center
22 km
Carolina Theatre of Greensboro
1.2 km
The Bog Garden
4.5 km
Greensboro Arboretum
4.7 km
Hagan Stone Park
15 km
Guilford County Courthouse
904 m
Revolution Cotton Mills
2.4 km
Downtown Greensboro Historic District
1.3 km
Greensboro Historical Museum
525 m
St. Mary Catholic Church
2.5 km
Deese Clock Tower
1.7 km
St. Benedict Catholic Church
164 m
Tanger Family Bicentennial Garden
4.9 km
Irving Park Historic District
2 km
Richard Mendenhall Plantation Buildings
17.3 km
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
7.5 km
Greensboro Training Center
2.6 km
Julius I. Foust Building
2.2 kmReviews
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