McCrorey Heights remains forever linked to Johnson C. Smith University thanks to the visionary leadership of Dr. Henry Lawrence McCrorey. Over a century later, McCrorey Heights residents continue to honor Dr. McCrorey’s lasting legacy by sustaining the ties between the neighborhood he built and the university he transformed.
As shown in the historic timeline, Dr. McCrorey led the development of both the university and the neighborhood that still carries his name today. His legacy continues through the neighborhood association’s adoption of Johnson C. Smith University’s school colors of blue and gold in our branding – symbolizing the enduring bond between a community and a university.
Additionally, the association has incorporated the meaningful colors of green, black, and brown:
- Green symbolizes the sturdy tree – carrying memories of our past while anchoring hopes for the future.
- Black honors the struggles and triumphs of ancestors, upon whose shoulders we stand.
- Brown represents the shared land that has nurtured our homes and community through generations.
Together, these colors reinforce our interwoven history and collective aspirations to uplift our neighborhood for those to come as we stand on the shoulders of those before us. They reflect one man’s lasting impact in shaping both university and community – now forever linked through his vision brought to life in the very identity of McCrorey Heights.
Discover more about the homes, learn about the people who lived in them, and explore the lasting impact they have had, as shared by community historian Tom Hanchett.