Davidson College is a private liberal arts college in Davidson, North Carolina. It was established in 1837 by the Concord Presbytery and named after Revolutionary War general William Lee Davidson, who was killed at the nearby Battle of Cowan's Ford.
Motto: Alenda Lux Ubi Orta Libertas (Latin)
Motto in English: Let Learning Be Cherished Where Liberty Has Arisen
Type: Private liberal arts college
Established: 1837
Religious affiliation: Presbyterian Church (USA)
Academic affiliations: APCU · NAICU · ACS · Annapolis Group · Oberlin Group · CLAC