Edenton in Chowan County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Joseph Hewes

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 17, 2023

1. Joseph Hewes Monument (south side)

Inscription.
[south side]To the Memory
of
Joseph Hewes
April 28, 1730
November 10, 1779[east side]Modestly
but without stint he
gave his Labor
and his Means
to the cause of
Freedom[north side]Vestryman of
St. Paul’s Parish
Edenton
Signer of the
Declaration of
Independence
Delegate from
North Carolina to the
Continental Congress
Secretary of the
Naval Committee
Friend & Patron of
John Paul Jones[west side]Erected by
The Congress
of the
United States
1932

Erected 1932 by Congress of the United States.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Churches & Religion • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Signers of the Declaration of Independence series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 28, 1730.

Location. 36° 3.411′ N, 76° 36.491′ W. Marker is in Edenton, North Carolina, in Chowan County. Marker is on East Water Street just west of Court Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Edenton NC 27932, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Joseph Hewes (a few steps from this marker); Bought in France for N.C. (a few steps from this marker); Residence of Mrs. Elizabeth King (within shouting distance of this marker); Edenton Tea Pot (within shouting distance of this marker); 1767 Chowan County Courthouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Josephine Napoleon Leary (about 400 feet away); Our Confederate Dead (about 400 feet away); 1758 Cupola House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Edenton.

Also see . . .
1. Joseph Hewes (1730-1779). North Carolina History Project website entry:

Although Joseph Hewes was a native of New Jersey, he was one of three North Carolinians to sign the Declaration of Independence. His business experience, education and honorable character enabled the Tar Heel to serve North Carolina vigilantly in public service for thirteen years.

(Submitted on June 6, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. Joseph Hewes. Wikipedia entry:

Hewes did not take independence lightly. There would be a human cost in pain and suffering. Yet, independence gradually came to be accepted as an inevitable consequence of their defense of American rights. Defense of these rights was of primary interest to Hewes. In April of 1775, more than a year
via Wikipedia, unknown

2. Joseph Hewes
before independence was declared, Hewes was promoting more training for the North Carolina militia. His work in the organization of the navy began well before the vote on independence indicating again his willingness to support a militant defense of American rights.

(Submitted on June 6, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Joseph Hewes Monument (<i>east side</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 17, 2023

3. Joseph Hewes Monument (east side)

Joseph Hewes Monument (<i>north side</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 17, 2023

4. Joseph Hewes Monument (north side)

Joseph Hewes Monument (<i>west side</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 17, 2023

5. Joseph Hewes Monument (west side)

Joseph Hewes Monument (<i>looking south • related marker in right background</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 17, 2023

6. Joseph Hewes Monument (looking south • related marker in right background)

Joseph Hewes Monument (<i>looking northwest • 1767 Chowan County Courthouse in background</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 17, 2023

7. Joseph Hewes Monument (looking northwest • 1767 Chowan County Courthouse in background)

Credits. This page was last revised on March 31, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 86 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 6, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 2. submitted on March 31, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on June 6, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.