High Point in Guilford County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

The Hoggat House

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 17, 2021

1. The Hoggat House Marker

Inscription.
Philip & Mary Hoggat built this house in 1754, 4 miles southwest of here. The Hoggats were among the first Quakers to move to this area. Donated by Mrs. Betty Jo Kellam, the cabin was relocated to this site in 1973 & restored with funds from the Amos family.

The cabin now contains a floor loom and other textile production artifacts of the early 19th century. Craft demonstrations are also conducted here.

Erected by High Point Museum.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Quakerism series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1754.

Location. 35° 58.778′ N, 79° 59.526′ W. Marker is in High Point, North Carolina, in Guilford County. Marker is on East Lexington Avenue near Terrell Drive, on the left when traveling east. Marker is located adjacent to the High Point Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1859 E Lexington Ave, High Point NC 27262, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Oldest Building in High Point (a few steps from this marker); Oldest Colonial Trail (a few steps from this marker); Quatercentenary Tree (a few steps from this marker); The Blacksmith Shop

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(a few steps from this marker); The Haley House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Little Red Schoolhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Haley House (within shouting distance of this marker); High Point University (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in High Point.

Regarding The Hoggat House. When this sign was place shortly after the Hoggatt House was moved in 1973, it was believed to have been the oldest house in High Point for many decades. After a fire damaged the building in 2004, a dendrochronology study was completed showing one part of the home dates to 1801 and second room was added in 1824.

The Hoggat House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 4, 2010

2. The Hoggat House

Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 26, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 760 times since then and 24 times this year. Last updated on January 9, 2023, by Marian Inabinett of High Point, North Carolina. Photos: 1. submitted on June 19, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on August 26, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.