Chapel Hill in Durham County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Christopher "Old Kit" Barbee
C. 1738 - 1832
Farmer, blacksmith and donor of 221 acres, first and largest land tract, to UNC in 1792. Stones mark probably site of 18th century Barbee residence, which was recycled as heartpine paneling for library of Dubose House. One of Kit's great-granddaughters married William R. Kenan, Sr.
Acknowledgement to Vivian Barbee Cox, writer and Faris Barbee, artist for their contribution in documenting the history of Meadowmont.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1792.
Location. 35° 54.704′ N, 79° 0.292′ W. Marker is in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, in Durham County. It is on Dubose Home Lane 0.7 miles east of Meadowmont Lane, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 150 Dubose Home Ln, Chapel Hill NC 27517, 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Barbee Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); The "South Garden" (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Last Shots (approx. 1.3 miles away); Old Chapel Hill Cemetery (approx. 2.2 miles away); Old East (approx. 2.6 miles away); Astronaut Training
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Silent Sam (was approx. 2.7 miles away but has been permanently removed).
Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 1,673 times since then and 135 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 26, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
