Oxford in Granville County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
John Penn
North Carolina signer Declaration of Independence. Born Caroline County, Virginia 1741. Died Granville County, North Carolina 1787.Erected 1976 by Granville County Commissioners for the American Bicentennial.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Signers of the Declaration of Independence series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1741.
Location. 36° 18.701′ N, 78° 35.295′ W. Marker is in Oxford, North Carolina, in Granville County. Marker is at the intersection of Court Street and Main Street, on the right 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. Samuel Benton (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
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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 155 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 5, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
