Milton in Caswell County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Friou-Hurdle House

c. 1850

By Devry Becker Jones, April 22, 2021

1. Friou-Hurdle House Marker

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Built for Jarvis Friou a French Huguenot and prominent businessman. A Federal style house with an added Victorian style ornate bracketed porch. Original to the house is the beautiful red Venetian glass transom and interior woodwork attributed to Thomas Day.

Erected by The Milton Preservation and Beautification Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Architecture • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 36° 32.322′ N, 79° 12.345′ W. Marker is in Milton, North Carolina, in Caswell County. Marker is on Broad Street (State Highway 57) just east of Palmers Alley, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11833 Broad St, Milton NC 27305, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Milton State Bank (a few steps from this marker); Milton Batteaux, Boatmen, Hogsheads and Coopers (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Day (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Milton Hotel (within shouting

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By Devry Becker Jones, April 22, 2021

2. The Friou-Hurdle House

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distance of this marker); Milton General Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Commercial Row West (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Thomas House (about 300 feet away); Commercial Row East (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milton.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 25, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 29 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 25, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.