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Greensboro,
North Carolina, population 223891(2003), was settled in 1749
and incorporated in 1829. It is the seat of Guilford County, in
north central, NC.
Guilford County has quite a past - and you are invited to visit it! Greensboro
Historical Museum boasts 12 galleries and two restored houses showcasing the
times that history was influenced by Greensboro. In1960, Greensboro
Sit-Ins vitalized a nation. Dolley Madison, one of our nation’s most
beloved first ladies, was from the New Garden area of Greensboro. A style
setter (her turbans were copied across Europe), and an accomplished hostess, Dolley
Madison is most frequently remembered for her courage. While the
British burned Washington during the War of 1812, Dolley personally saved many
state papers as well as a renowned portrait of George Washington, during the War
of 1812. Another native who is remembered at the Greensboro Historical
Museum, is O. Henry, who invented a new genre of the American short story.
Model T travel, world-class collection of Civil War firearms, and an
exciting exhibit of furniture created by Piedmont craftsmen, are only some of
the wonders there. Edward
R. Murrow was also born in Greensboro.
Guilford
Courthouse, the site of the Revolutionary War battle of Guilford Courthouse
is a national military park. The Natural
Science Center of Greensboro offers a zoo, a Gem and Mineral Gallery, a
dinosaur exhibit, and a planetarium.
Educational
institutions in Greensboro, include the Univ. of North Carolina at
Greensboro, Greensboro College, Guilford College, North Carolina Agricultural
and Technical State Univ., Brookstone College, Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital
School Of Radiation Technology, and Bennett College. Wake Forest
University is an easy commute of about 32 miles.
The community is well served by Piedmont Triad Int. Airport and AIR HARBOR.
Easy access by state road, high employment statistics and a diversified economy
make this a very desirable place to live.
Employment industries in Greensboro:
- Service: 26.7%
- Manufacturing: 18.6%
- Retail Trade: 18.2%
- Government: 11%
Championship golf courses, specialty stores, and boutique shopping - all in
North Carolina's beautiful, temperate Heartland.
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postcard from Greensboro, NC.
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