Historic Oakwood in Raleigh in Wake County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
John L. Taylor
1769-1829
Photographed By Cleo Robertson, August 28, 2016
1. John L. Taylor Marker
First Chief Justice of N.C. Supreme Court, 1819-1829; author of numerous legal works. Grave is ˝ mi. E. Home is 1 mi. S.W.
Erected 1976 by Division of Archive and History. (Marker Number H-55.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list.
Location. 35° 47.087′ N, 78° 38.07′ W. Marker is in Raleigh, North Carolina, in Wake County. It is in Historic Oakwood. Marker is at the intersection of North Person Street and Oakwood Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Person Street. Located in front of the historic Hunter House. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 N Person St, Raleigh NC 27601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Oakwood Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); William Polk (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hawkins-Hartness House (about 500 feet away); North Carolina Medical Society 150th Anniversary (about 500 feet away); Alexander B. Andrews (about 500 feet away); Fannie E. S. Heck
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Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. “Elmwood”
Also see . . .
1. John Louis Taylor. NCpedia website entry (Submitted on August 29, 2016, by Cleo Robertson of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.)
2. John Louis Taylor. Find-A-Grave website entry:
Buried in Oakwood Cemetery in Raleigh (Plot PESCUD 1). (Submitted on August 29, 2016, by Cleo Robertson of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.)
3. John L. Taylor. NC Highway Historical Marker Program website entry (Submitted on August 29, 2016, by Cleo Robertson of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.)
4. John Louis Taylor. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on August 29, 2016, by Cleo Robertson of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.)
5. NCHome: John Louis Taylor. 1st NC Supreme Court Chief Justice (Submitted on August 29, 2016, by Cleo Robertson of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.)
6. John Louis Taylor. NC Supreme Court Historical Society website entry:
Portrait and vital statistics of the First Chief Justice. (Submitted on August 29, 2016, by Cleo Robertson of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.)
7. Justice John Louis Taylor. Geni website entry:
Genealogy and family history. (Submitted on August 29, 2016, by Cleo Robertson of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.)
Photographed By Artist & photographer unknown
2. Hon. John Louis Taylor
Image from the North Carolina Museum of History.
Additional commentary.
1. Biography
First Chief Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court. Only foreign born Chief Justice in North Carolina state history. Served in the North Carolina House of Commons; became a Superior Court judge and turned over his law practice to his brother-in-law, William Gaston, who later became a North Carolina Supreme Court judge and U.S. Congressman. Came to America age twelve years and studied at William and Mary College. Was a Sixth and Tenth Grand Master of Masons of North Carolina. Stayed in office at the Supreme court until his death.
— Submitted August 29, 2016, by Cleo Robertson of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Photographed By Cleo Robertson, August 28, 2016
3. John L. Taylor Marker
Photo looking north with marker in front of the Carey J. Hunter House on the corner.
Photographed By Cleo Robertson, August 28, 2016
4. John L. Taylor Marker
Looking south along N. Person Street.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 29, 2016, by Cleo Robertson of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This page has been viewed 556 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 29, 2016, by Cleo Robertson of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
