Oxford in Granville County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Samuel Benton
Held many public offices.
Legislator
1760-68
Sheriff
of
Granville County
1764
Home stood 2 blocks north.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Government & Politics • Law Enforcement • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1764.
Location. 36° 18.702′ N, 78° 35.294′ W. Marker is in Oxford, North Carolina, in Granville County. Marker is at the intersection of Court Street and Main Street, on the left when traveling east on Court Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 102 Court St, Oxford NC 27565, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. John Penn (here, next to this marker); Granville County Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); Oxford Baptist Church (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Katherine Blount Skinner Lassiter (about 700 feet away); Mary Potter Academy (about 800 feet away); Oxford Female College (approx. 0.2 miles away); Taylor-McClanahan-Smith House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Erwin-Baird House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oxford.
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Credits. This page was last revised on September 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 184 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 5, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
