Built in 1849. Served as a home for the college presidents until 1887, after which it was used as a faculty home or student housing. The building was demolished in 1934.
An organization formed by black Davidsonians in 1905 with the purpose of providing medical care to its members. Raised money through picnics and monthly fees (although members were exempted when unable to pay). The Society also paid for the burial of members.
Cemetery associated with the Christian Aid Society. Land acquired from J. Lee Sloan. Originally a burial plot for Davidson's black community free of charge for members of the Christian Aid Society. The cemetery is now open to anyone pending approval of the Society's board.
A late 19th century-early 20th century African American community consisting of six small three-room houses along a narrow road. Named for former professor turned Davidson College president John Bunyan Shearer, who built and rented out the residences there.
The oldest black congregation in Davidson. The congregation itself was formed in the 1870s, and the physical building was erected in 1894. The Davidson College Board of Trustees donated the land for the church.
Davidson College's church building that came to replace the Old Chapel. Constructed in 1885, then torn down in 1950 to make way for the current DCPC in the same location.
