Edenton in Chowan County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Edenton Tea Party
Photographed by Dave W, June 4, 2023
1. Edenton Tea Party Marker
Women in this town led by Penelope Barker in 1774 resolved to boycott British imports. Early and influential activism by women.
Erected 2015 by North Carolina Office of Archives and History. (Marker Number A-22.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Patriots & Patriotism • Women. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1774.
Location. 36° 3.601′ N, 76° 36.557′ W. Marker is in Edenton, North Carolina, in Chowan County. It is on West Queen Street west of South Broad Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 103 W Queen St, Edenton NC 27932, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Coastal Plain. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Tidewater. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: James Iredell, Jr (a few steps from this marker); Barker House (within shouting distance of this marker); Francis Corbin (within shouting distance of this marker); Mackeys Ferry (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Hugh Williamson (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Chowan County Courthouse (about 300 feet away); 1736 St. Paul's Episcopal Church (about 400 feet away); Samuel Johnston (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Edenton.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Edenton Tea Party (has been replaced with this marker).
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Old Marker At This Location also titled "Edenton Tea Party".
Photographed by Dave W, June 4, 2023
2. Edenton Tea Party Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 601 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 5, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
