200 E. Cameron Ave.
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Year Built: 1814
Building Number: 005
Departments: Office of the Chancellor, Diversity/Multicultural, Provost, Provost Health Affairs, Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations, Vice Chancellor for Research
Although construction began in 1789, South Building was not completed until 1814. University President Joseph Caldwell toured the state by buggy to seek funds for completing the building. Additions to the building's original facade include a cupola in 1861, main doorway in 1897, and a portico on the south side in 1927.
South Building served as a dormitory, classrooms and meeting space for Carolina’s oldest debating societies. The southern portico faces Polk Place, which is named in honor of the building’s most famous resident, U.S. President James K. Polk, Class of 1818. The offices of our chancellor and other administrators are located here.
Building Features:
- Gender Neutral Restrooms:
- Floor: BT, Room: 9E, Suite 09, Accessible Toilet