Harrington Square Marker

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Rockingham in Richmond County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Harrington Square

By Michael C. Wilcox, June 10, 2012

1. Harrington Square Marker

Inscription.
In Honor Of
Gen. Henry William Harrington
Born London, England - 1747
Died Richmond County - 1809
Revolutionary Patriot and a Founder of Richmond County and Rockingham

Location. 34° 56.354′ N, 79° 46.471′ W. Marker is in Rockingham, North Carolina, in Richmond County. Marker is at the intersection of Lee Street and Washington Street, on the right on Lee Street. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rockingham NC 28379, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Confederate Soldiers Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Cameron Morrison (about 500 feet away, in a direct line); Alfred Dockery (about 500 feet away); Henry William Harrington (about 500 feet away); N.C. Farmers' Alliance (approx. 0.2 miles away); Richmond County War Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Richmond County Iraq & Afghanistan War Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); World War II Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Rockingham.

By Michael C. Wilcox, June 10, 2012

2. Harrington Square Marker

By Michael C. Wilcox, June 10, 2012

3. Harrington Square Marker

Time Capsule Marker Photo, Click for full size

By Michael C. Wilcox

4. Time Capsule Marker

Beneath this marker lies a time capsule buried June 2, 1984, the 200th anniversary of the founder of Rockingham. It is to be unearthed and opened June 2, 2084, Rockingham's 300th anniversary.

Credits. This page originally submitted on June 17, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 62 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 17, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. 4. submitted on June 24, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.