Pittsboro in Chatham County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

James I. Waddell

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, May 1, 2018

1. James I. Waddell Marker

Inscription. Commander of the famous Confederate cruiser, “Shenandoah,” lived in a house which stands 3 blocks west.

Erected 1939 by Department of Conservation and Development. (Marker Number H-17.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, US Civil • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list.

Location. 35° 43.32′ N, 79° 10.615′ W. Marker is in Pittsboro, North Carolina, in Chatham County. Marker is on Hillsboro Street (U.S. 15/501) north of East Salisbury Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 128 Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro NC 27312, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hall-London House (a few steps from this marker); Henry A. London (within shouting distance of this marker); John Owen (within shouting distance of this marker); Abraham Rencher (within shouting distance of this marker); Law Office of Charles Manly (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Charles Manly (about 800 feet away); Lynching in America / Lynching in Chatham County

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Tory Raid (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsboro.

Also see . . . James I. Waddell. NC Markers. (Submitted on May 8, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.)

James I. Waddell Marker<br>at Hall-London House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, May 1, 2018

2. James I. Waddell Marker
at Hall-London House

James Iradell Waddell image. Click for full size.

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3. James Iradell Waddell

CSS Shenandoah<br>in dry dock in Williamstown, Victoria, Australia,<br>1865 image. Click for full size.

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4. CSS Shenandoah
in dry dock in Williamstown, Victoria, Australia,
1865

Credits. This page was last revised on June 24, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 328 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 8, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.