Episode 2 of 3
Cornerstone Laid at Chapel Hill
- When
- 12 October 1793
- Where
- Chapel Hill, North Carolina
The university's cornerstone was laid at Chapel Hill on October 12, 1793, a site chosen for its central location within North Carolina.
Chapel Hill was selected as the site of the university because of its central location within the state. The cornerstone was laid there on October 12, 1793, marking the physical beginning of the campus.
Sources
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-24
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