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

Archibald Debow Murphey ca. 1777 - 1832

Caswell County Historical Association

1. Archibald Debow Murphey (ca. 1777 - 1832)

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Advocate of improved schools, roads, canals. Jurist, teacher, legislator. Born 7/10 mi. S.

Erected 2006 by North Carolina Office of Archives and History. (Marker Number G-104.)

Location. 36° 29.892′ N, 79° 8.911′ W. Marker is in Semora, North Carolina, in Caswell County. Marker is at the intersection of State Highway 57N and State Highway 119, on the left when traveling west on State Highway 57N. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Semora NC 27343, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Red House Church (here, next to this marker); Stephen Dodson Ramseur (approx. 2 miles away); Thomas Day (approx. 4.3 miles away); Romulus M. Saunders (approx. 4½ miles away); Jacob Thompson (approx. 7.1 miles away); Solomon Lea (approx. 7.2 miles away); Bright Leaf Tobacco (approx. 9.4 miles away); William L. Poteat (approx. 10.3 miles away).

Also see . . . Biographical Sketch of Archibald Debow Murphey (1777-1832). (Submitted on May 5, 2009, by Caswell County Historical Association of Yanceyville, North Carolina.)

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Credits. This page was last revised on November 28, 2019. This page originally submitted on May 5, 2009, by Caswell County Historical Association of Yanceyville, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 874 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on May 5, 2009, by Caswell County Historical Association of Yanceyville, North Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.

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