Located within Guilford County is the city of Greensboro, NC. Greensboro is called home by 294,000 people and counting, making it the 3rd most populous city in North Carolina. Established in 1808, Greensboro was planned around a central courthouse square to succeed Guilford Court House as the county seat. Today, Greensboro residents enjoy a more suburban lifestyle with aspects of city life intertwined. Residents can enjoy many things such as museums, parks, concerts, dining, and shopping. Greensboro is home to North Carolina A&T State University and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, so you know Greensboro takes education seriously.