Schools

South Graded School

The South Graded School was one of the first public schools in Charlotte. It was formerly the Carolina Military Institute. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Stone and Barringer Publishers

Central High School was one of the most popular schools in its days. Located on Elizabeth Avenue, the school is now part of the campus of Central Piedmont Community College. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Dixie News Company

Central High School

Presbyterian College

Presbyterian College for Women was located on College Street. It changed its names to Queens College when the facility moved to Selwyn Avenue. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Raphael Tuck and Sons

Presbyterian College

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is located in northeast Charlotte. The school offers programs at all levels. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Dexter Press

Central High School

Central High School was opened around 1908. Located on Elizabeth Avenue, the building is now part of the Central Piedmont Community College's campus. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: E. C. Kropp Company

Biddle University (now Johnson C. Smith University)

Founded in 1867, Biddle University provided educational opportunities for blacks to learn a trade or profession. Today the school is known as Johnson C. Smith University. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: S H Kress

Presbyterian College

Johnson C. Smith University

First known as Biddle University, Johnson C. Smith University was founded in 1870 on Beatties Ford Road. Colonel W.R. Myers donated the land. The school was named for its financial benefactor, Mary Biddle. On March 1, 1923, the school changed its name to Johnson C. Smith University in honor of another donor. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: Dixie News Company

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