Williamsboro in Vance County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Williamsborough

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 27, 2021

1. Williamsborough Marker

Inscription. Eighteenth century town, named for John Williams, judge, state legislator, congressman, who lived nearby. Old St. John's Church is here.

Erected 1939 by Archives and Highway Departments. (Marker Number G-20.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list.

Location. 36° 25.844′ N, 78° 25.927′ W. Marker is in Williamsboro, North Carolina, in Vance County. Marker is on North Carolina Route 39 just north of Stagecoach Road (County Road 1329), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7702 NC-39, Henderson NC 27537, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. St. John's Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Bingham School (within shouting distance of this marker); James Turner (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Leonard Henderson (approx. half a mile away); Mary L. Wyche (approx. 2.2 miles away); Richard Henderson

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(approx. 3.6 miles away); Nutbush Address (approx. 4.4 miles away); Corbitt Company (approx. 6½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsboro.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 27, 2021

2. Williamsborough Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 29, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 166 times since then and 26 times this year. Last updated on May 4, 2023, by Michael Buckner of Durham, North Carolina. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 29, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.