High Point in Guilford County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Oldest Building in High Point
A Quaker Potter
Typical example of a Pre-Revolution home
Built in Guilford County ca. 1754
In continuous use until the 1960's.
Erected 1996 by Daughters of the American Colonists, North Carolina Society for the 1996 State Regents Project: Mary Ann Groome Hepler, State Regent.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Colonists, and the Quakerism series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1754.
Location. 35° 58.776′ N, 79° 59.533′ W. Marker is in High Point, North Carolina, in Guilford County. Marker is at the intersection of East Lexington Avenue and Terrell Drive, on the left when traveling east on East Lexington Avenue. The marker stands adjacent to the High Point Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1859 E Lexington Ave, High Point NC 27262, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Oldest Colonial Trail (here, next to this marker); Quatercentenary Tree (a few steps from this marker); The Hoggat House (a few steps from this marker); The Blacksmith Shop
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Regarding Oldest Building in High Point. When this sign was erected in 1996, the Hoggatt House was believed to have been the oldest house in High Point. When it was moved to the Museum's Historical Park in 1973, it had been claimed to be the oldest building for many decades. After a fire damaged the building in 2004, a dendrochronology study was completed showing one part of the home dates to 1801 and second room was added in 1824.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 4, 2010
2. Oldest Building in High Point Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 4, 2010
3. Oldest Building in High Point Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 4, 2010
4. Hoggat House
This house was built in 1754 by Quakers Philip and Mary Hoggat. Today it is part of the High Point Museum.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 26, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,794 times since then and 36 times this year. Last updated on January 9, 2023, by Marian Inabinett of High Point, North Carolina. Photos: 1. submitted on June 19, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 26, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
