Hillsborough in Orange County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
William Hooper Esquire
National Park Service, Thomas Stone National Historic Site, May 29, 2019
1. William Hooper Esquire Marker
Viewing west towards marker.
Sponsored by the Davie Poplar Chapter
Erected by National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution of North Carolina
1937
Erected 1937 by National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution of North Carolina.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Signers of the Declaration of Independence series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1776.
Location. 36° 4.669′ N, 79° 6.014′ W. Marker is in Hillsborough, North Carolina, in Orange County. It can be reached from West Tryon Street near North Churton Street. Enter the Old Town Cemetery entrance, which is next to the Hillsborough Presbyterian Church, along West Tryon Street. Marker is about 300 feet north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 102 West Tryon Street, Hillsborough NC 27278, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Piedmont and in the Research Triangle. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: James Hogg (here, next to this marker); William Hooper (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of First North Carolina Convention 1788
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Archibald Debow Murphey (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . . William Hooper, NCPedia. (Submitted on September 18, 2019.)
National Park Service, Thomas Stone National Historic Site, May 29, 2019
2. William Hooper grave site
Viewing west towards grave site.
National Park Service, Thomas Stone National Historic Site, May 29, 2019
3. William Hooper Esquire Marker
Viewing west towards marker and grave site.
National Park Service, Thomas Stone National Historic Site, May 29, 2019
4. Old Town Cemetery sign along West Tryon Street.
Viewing west towards sign.
National Park Service, Thomas Stone National Historic Site, May 29, 2019
5. William Hooper Marker along North Churton Street.
The William Hooper marker is about 400 feet from the William Hooper Esquire marker.
National Park Service, Thomas Stone National Historic Site, May 29, 2019
6. Nash-Hooper House Marker and house exterior along West Tryon Street.
The Nash-Hooper House is about 600 from the William Hoooper Esquire marker and grave site.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 25, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 18, 2019. This page has been viewed 683 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 18, 2019. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
