Hightowers in Caswell County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Griers Presbyterian Church
Caswell County Historical Association
1. Griers Presbyterian Church Marker
Organized in 1753. Rev. Hugh McAden served as its first minister. Present building dates from 1856. Stands 1 mi. E.Erected 1972 by North Carolina Office of Archives and History. (Marker Number G-77.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion • Colonial Era. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1753.
Location. 36° 20.805′ N, 79° 13.706′ W. Marker is in Hightowers, North Carolina, in Caswell County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 119 and Griers Church Road on U.S. 119. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Leasburg NC 27291, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Solomon Lea (approx. 5.3 miles away); Jacob Thompson (approx. 5½ miles away); William L. Poteat (approx. 6½ miles away); The Veteran's Walk (approx. 7.2 miles away); Honoring Nicholas Longworth Dillard
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More about this marker. While the marker is on US Route 119, the church building is east on Griers Church Road.
Also see . . . History of Griers Presbyterian Church. (Submitted on May 6, 2009, by Caswell County Historical Association of Yanceyville, North Carolina.)
Additional keywords. Upper Hyco/Hico, Caswell County
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 6, 2009, by Caswell County Historical Association of Yanceyville, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,011 times since then and 11 times this year. Last updated on May 25, 2009, by Caswell County Historical Association of Yanceyville, North Carolina. Photo 1. submitted on May 6, 2009, by Caswell County Historical Association of Yanceyville, North Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
