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.
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Greensboro Coliseum Complex
3.9 km
Hillside
551 m
James B. Dudley High School
3.2 km
Wet 'n Wild Emerald Pointe
9.3 km
Oak Ridge Military Academy
20.6 km
International Civil Rights Center and Museum
925 mPalmer Memorial Institute
15 km
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
Celebration Station
9.6 km
Greensboro Arboretum
4.7 km
Woods of Terror
12.9 kmHagan Stone Park
15 km
Market Square
24.1 kmForest Oaks Country Club
12.3 km
Guilford County Courthouse
904 m
Agricultural and Technical College of North Carolina Historic District
1.3 km
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
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