Seby B. Jones
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Seby B. Jones was a businessman who served as mayor of Raleigh, North Carolina
for one term (1969-1971). He was born on a farm in Franklin County
.
The Seby Jones Performing Arts Center at Louisburg College
and the Seby B. Jones Fine Arts Center at St. Augustine's College
are named in his memory.
Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh is the capital and the second largest city in the state of North Carolina as well as the seat of Wake County. Raleigh is known as the "City of Oaks" for its many oak trees. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city's 2010 population was 403,892, over an area of , making Raleigh...
for one term (1969-1971). He was born on a farm in Franklin County
Franklin County, North Carolina
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 47,260 people, 17,843 households, and 12,882 families residing in the county. The population density was 96 people per square mile . There were 20,364 housing units at an average density of 41 per square mile...
.
The Seby Jones Performing Arts Center at Louisburg College
Louisburg College
Louisburg College is a private two-year college located in Louisburg, North Carolina. The Methodist-affiliated college claims that 90 percent of its graduates move on to four-year institutions...
and the Seby B. Jones Fine Arts Center at St. Augustine's College
St. Augustine's College (Raleigh)
Saint Augustine's College is a historically black college located in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. The college was founded in 1867 in Raleigh, North Carolina by prominent Episcopal clergy for the education of freed slaves.- History :...
are named in his memory.