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37-552: The first history of Duke University traces back to its founding in 1838 in Trinity, North Carolina . Much to the dislike of the Methodist preachers, under the leadership of the college's President John F. Crowell , Washington Duke made a donation to the college large enough to build a new campus in Durham, North Carolina and move the college. The new campus was constructed over the course of

74-424: A household in the county was $ 38,348, and for a family was $ 44,369. Males had a median income of $ 30,575 versus $ 22,503 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 18,236. About 6.80% of families and 9.10% of the population were below the poverty line , including 11.60% of those under age 18 and 11.50% of those age 65 or over. Randolph County operates under a commissioner–manager form of government . It

111-404: A low rate of people living alone. In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.5% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 29.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.8 males. The median income for a household in the city

148-563: A much-higher range of ancient peaks. Today, they rarely top 1,000 feet (300 m) above sea level, yet due to the relative low terrain around them, they still rise 200–500 feet (61–152 m) above their base. The highest point in Randolph County is Shepherd Mountain, a peak in the Caraways. The North Carolina Zoo is located atop Purgatory Mountain, one of the peaks of the Uwharries. As of

185-401: A private subscription school founded in 1838. The school was organized by a group of Methodists and Quakers , and was officially started by Hezekiah Leigh, who was also a founder of Randolph-Macon College . In 1841 North Carolina issued a charter for Union Institute Academy. The school took the name Trinity College in 1859, and in 1892, the college moved to Durham . Sealy Corporation ,

222-460: A regional voluntary association of 12 counties. Randolph County lies within the bounds of North Carolina's 37th Prosecutorial District, the 19B Superior Court District, and the 19B District Court District. Politically, Randolph County is the massive outlier in North Carolina. The county is one of the most Republican -dominated counties in the state. The Republican dominance dates back to

259-486: A sense of connectedness, and it also allows students to better understand the SLG, Greek, or Independent House groups they are eligible to join in the second semester of their first year. In 2018, Duke opened Trinity Dorm to offset the closings of the historic East and Epworth houses. Unlike that of West Campus, East Campus is not organized into quadrangles, rather it has individual houses and residential halls. Because East Campus

296-526: Is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina . As of the 2020 census , the population was 144,171. Its county seat is Asheboro . Randolph County is included in the Greensboro - High Point , NC Metropolitan Statistical Area , which is also included in the Greensboro– Winston-Salem –High Point, NC Combined Statistical Area . In 2020, the center of population of North Carolina

333-484: Is governed by a five-member board of commissioners, with each commissioner elected in partisan contests at-large to serve a four-year term. The commissioners adopt county policy, create the county's budget, and hire the county manager. The manager oversees the administration of county government and implements the commissioners' policies. Randolph County is a member of the Piedmont Triad Council of Governments ,

370-573: Is located in the center of North Carolina, and the city of Asheboro (in the county) is the center point of North Carolina. Randolph County is located in the Piedmont section of central North Carolina, generally a region of gently rolling hills and woodlands. The central and western parts of the county contain the Uwharrie Mountains and the Caraway Mountains . These two ranges are the remnants of

407-437: Is only for first-year students, the campus does not have housing for Selected Living Groups or Greek Organizations. The joining process for these organizations occurs in the spring of an undergraduate's first-year. The Residence Hall concept represents the newer dormitories on East Campus. The dormitories are typically larger than their older "house" counterparts. Although the "house" style dormitories are smaller and older than

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444-518: Is the library on East Campus which is specifically used by freshmen. The Library is a 3 story building which has a lot of seating areas for freshmen to study. A majority of the freshmen study here at night after classes. The regular Library Hours (if it is not a holiday) are The overall shape of Duke University in Durham is bar-bell shaped, with two ends of West Campus and East Campus. Duke provides regular transportation services to connect students between

481-403: The 2020 census , there were 144,171 people, 56,117 households, and 37,795 families residing in the county. At the 2000 census , 130,454 people, 50,659 households, and 37,335 families resided in the county. The population density was 166 people per square mile (64 people/km ). The 54,422 housing units averaged 69 units per square mile (27 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county

518-520: The Solid South era; it has supported the Republican presidential candidate in all but three elections since 1916. No Democratic presidential nominee has carried the county since Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1940, and Jimmy Carter is the last Democrat to even tally 40 percent of the county's vote. In 1964, it was one of only 13 counties in the state to vote for Barry Goldwater , and the easternmost county in

555-560: The Confederate Army from Randolph deserted and were kept hidden with assistance of the anti-Confederate Heroes of America , leading the state government to order operations in 1863 to detain them. The activity of deserters was curtailed by late 1864, though it increased in early 1865, with widespread reports of theft and robbery. Many local members of the Confederate Home Guard grew fearful of enforcing conscription, and some of

592-649: The Guilford County courthouse to oppose the plan, vowing to go to the state legislature to protest. The state legislature voted down the plan in February 1911. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 790.01 square miles (2,046.1 km ), of which 782.38 square miles (2,026.4 km ) is land and 7.63 square miles (19.8 km ) (0.97%) is water. It is bordered by Guilford County , Alamance County , Chatham County , Moore County , Montgomery County , and Davidson County . Randolph County

629-451: The age of 18 living with them, 63.3% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.0% were non-families. 18.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 2.86. Trinity has a low rate of studio and one bedroom rentals compared to many cities; it also has

666-499: The body's leaders doubted their subordinates' loyalty. To ease tensions, the state government dispatched 600 troops to the county in March and offered terms to the deserters. After the war, the county's government became dominated by men who had supported the Union, and some used their new positions of power to enact revenge on those who had enforced the conscription law. Between 1868 and 1872,

703-444: The campus became coeducational. Unlike at Harvard University, where the merger between its all-female Radcliffe College and all-male Harvard College took 22 years, the coeducational merger between Duke's undergraduate colleges were merged in a single year. In 1997, as part of a university-wide change, East Campus became solely the housing for first-year students. This decision was made so that each Duke undergraduate class would feel

740-532: The city. The population density was 395.9 inhabitants per square mile (152.9/km ). There were 2,759 housing units at an average density of 163.3 per square mile (63.1/km ). The racial composition of the city was: 93.05% White , 5.04% Black or African American , 0.91% Hispanic or Latino American , 0.54% Asian American , 0.63% Native American , 0.01% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander , 0.33% some other race , and 0.40% two or more races . There were 2,638 households, out of which 30.5% had children under

777-404: The county's total. In 2000, of the 50,659 households, 33.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.10% were married couples living together, 10.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.30% were not families. About 22.50% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

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814-412: The exclusive campus for Duke's Undergraduate Women's College. Unlike West Campus , where the campus is surrounded by forest owned by the university, East Campus is surrounded by private property not owned by the university. Thus, much of Duke's development, except for living spaces, has occurred on West Campus . In 1972, as part of the merging of Duke's Women's College and Duke's Men's Trinity College,

851-533: The formation of a new county from parts of Guilford and Rowan, to be called Randolph. It was named for Peyton Randolph , first president of the Continental Congress . In the antebellum period , Randolph County was economically poor and characterized by smallholding farmers. The outbreak of the American Civil War caused division in the county. Many resident Quakers were pacifists and opposed to

888-507: The last decade of the nineteenth century. In 1911, the Washington Duke Building was destroyed in a fire. The university created the buildings East Duke and West Duke (not to be confused with East Campus and West Campus ) to serve as a replacement with expanded classroom and office space. In 1938, after the opening of Duke's West Campus for the then all-male undergraduate Trinity College of Arts and Sciences , East Campus became

925-421: The newer Residence Halls on West Campus, Duke has recently renovated many of the "houses." Besides the first year housing buildings, there are other facilities on East Campus that freshmen students can use. Brodie Recreation Center Brodie is the athletic complex that freshmen students use. It is available to everyone affiliated with Duke but the people who use the gym are more likely to be freshmen. You have

962-491: The state to do so. Republican dominance at the local level is extremely absolute that in some cases, Republican candidates and incumbents run unopposed. Randolph's economy is largely based in manufacturing. In its 2024 county economic tier ratings, the North Carolina Department of Commerce classified the county as a tier two county. Randolph County School System serves most of the county. The city of Asheboro

999-562: The tap in your DukeID to enter the building. It is located behind the tennis courts and behind Lily. The recreation center was opened in 1996 as the Memorial Gym (built in 1923) was renovated. The center is about 50,000 square feet. The Amenities include: First-year students who live on East Campus often eat at the original Trinity College Student Union (commonly regarded as "Marketplace" among students). The Student Union covers breakfast and dinner from student's meal plans which are included in

1036-507: The tuition, but if students choose to eat lunch at Marketplace, they have to pay using their food points. The food is served in an open buffet format. The Student Union also has classrooms on the second and ground floor. Student can use these areas to study or meet up for a group project. On the ground floor, Trinity Cafe is open to service throughout the day. Trinity Cafe offers a variety of snacks and drinks for freshmen. Items can be purchased using Duke food points or Duke flex points. Lilly

1073-664: The two campuses (known commonly as the "C1"). Trinity, North Carolina Trinity is a city in Randolph County , North Carolina , United States. The population was 7,006 at the 2020 census . Trinity is part of the Greensboro-High Point Metropolitan Statistical Area of the Piedmont Triad metro region. The community was named after Trinity College, which later became Duke University . Trinity College started as Brown's Schoolhouse,

1110-428: The war, while poorer conscripts resented being detailed to the frontlines while wealthier militia officers were frequently exempted from such service, leading to many refusing to muster out. In the 1864 gubernatorial election, Randolph was one of only three counties in the state to supply a majority of its votes to William Woods Holden , who was running on a peace platform. A substantial number of men drafted to serve in

1147-749: The white supremacist and reactionary Ku Klux Klan was active throughout much of North Carolina's Piedmont counties, including Randolph. Despite the Klan's activity, most whites in Randolph remained supportive of the Republican Party. Randolph's textile industry expanded after the war with the establishment of new mills along the Deep River. In 1911, a new county called Piedmont County was proposed, with High Point as its county seat, to be created from Guilford , Davidson , and Randolph counties. Many people appeared at

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1184-461: The world's largest manufacturer of bedding products with sales of $ 1.2 billion in 2003, is headquartered in Trinity. Former baseball player Gil English died in Trinity, North Carolina. Trinity is also home to NASCAR Cup Series drivers Bobby Labonte , Brian Vickers and Kyle Petty , and current NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver Thad Moffitt . The former "World's Longest Hot Wheels Track"

1221-509: Was $ 43,277, and the median income for a family was $ 48,838. Males had a median income of $ 35,498 versus $ 22,208 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 21,068. About 6.1% of families and 8.6% of the population were below the poverty line , including 12.0% of those under age 18 and 12.0% of those age 65 or over. Randolph County School System operates public schools including Trinity High School and Wheatmore High School. Randolph County, North Carolina Randolph County

1258-399: Was 2.55 and the average family size was 2.97. In the county, the population was distributed as 25.00% under the age of 18, 8.00% from 18 to 24, 31.30% from 25 to 44, 23.50% from 45 to 64, and 12.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.40 males. The median income for

1295-456: Was 89.20% White, 5.63% Black or African American, 0.45% Native American, 0.64% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 3.01% from other races, and 1.06% from two or more races. About 6.63% of the population was Hispanic or Latino of any race. As with much of North Carolina, the Latino population of Randolph County continued to grow into the 21st century. In 2005, figures placed the Latino population as 9.3% of

1332-521: Was built at the Kyle Petty Farm in Trinity on May 9, 1999. According to the 2020 United States Census the city has a land area of 16.88 square miles (43.7 km ) and a population density of 415.1 residents per square mile. As of the 2020 United States census , there were 7,006 people, 2,576 households, and 1,981 families residing in the city. As of the census of 2000, there were 6,690 people, 2,638 households, and 2,057 families residing in

1369-421: Was located in Randolph County, east of Seagrove . The area which eventually became known as Randolph county was originally inhabited by Siouan Native Americans including Saponi and Keyauwee . In the 1700s, European settlers moved into the area, namely Germans, Scotch-Irish, and English, some of whom were Quakers and Moravians . The Legislature of 1779, then sitting at Halifax, passed an act providing for

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