Near Burgaw in Pender County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Hinton James
Photographed by J. J. Prats, February 27, 2010
1. Hinton James Marker
Erected 1939 by Department of Conservation and Development. (Marker Number D-13.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1795.
Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 34° 37.067′ N, 77° 55.1′ W. Marker was near Burgaw, North Carolina, in Pender County. It was on U.S. 117 south of Murray Town Road, on the right when traveling north. It is at the driveway to the Hopewell Presbyterian Church. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Burgaw NC 28425, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker was in North Carolina’s Coastal Plain. It was also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in the Tidewater, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named Hinton James (a few steps from this marker); Van Eeden (approx. ¾ mile away); Welsh Tract (approx. 4½ miles away); Company K. 3rd N.C. Infantry Regiment, C.S.A. (approx. 4.6 miles away); Pender County Court House (approx. 4.7 miles away); Our Heroes (approx. 4.7 miles away); Burgaw Presbyterian Church (approx. 4.7 miles away); Burgaw Station (approx. 4.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Burgaw.
Also see . . . Wikipedia entry: History of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. “Chartered by the North Carolina General Assembly on December 11, 1789 and beginning instruction in 1795, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (then named simply the University of North Carolina)
Photographed by J. J. Prats, February 27, 2010
2. Hinton James Marker
“The university opened in a single building, which came to be called Old East. Still in use as a residence hall, it is the oldest building originally constructed for a public university in the United States. Its cornerstone was laid on October 12, 1793, near an abandoned Anglican chapel which led to the naming of the town as Chapel Hill. The spot was chosen due to its geographic centrality in the state. The first student, Hinton James, arrived on foot from Wilmington on February 12, 1795. While a student, James founded the Dialectic Society. A dormitory on the UNC campus is named in his honor. It is currently the farthest dorm from campus and houses primarily freshmen.
“UNC was the first public university to hold classes and to admit graduate students. The College of William & Mary was founded in 1693, though it did not become a public university until 1906, and the University of Georgia was chartered in 1785 but did not start classes until
Photographed by J. J. Prats, February 27, 2010
3. Hinton James Headstone
Sacred to the Memory of Hinton James. Born Sept. 20th, 1776, Died Aug. 22nd, 1847.
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4. Hinton James Gravestone
This stone is on the ground behind the headstone. It repeats the engraving on the headstone.
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5. Hinton James, His Wife and Infant Children
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6. Ann Maria, Daughter of Hinton & Ann Maria James
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7. Sarah James, Wife of Hinton James
Sacred to the memory of Sarah James, Wife of Hinton James and daughter of James & Catharine Moorehead, who was born in Bladen County, North Carolina 17th May A.D. 1781, and deceased 1st November A.D. 1817.
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8. Mary Ann James, Wife of Hinton James
Under this marble are deposited the remains of Mary Ann James, wife of Hinton James, and daughter of Richard & Ann Watson. Born at Wilmington in North Carolina AD 1791, departed this life 13th March 1820. Also the remains of her infant daughter Sarah Moorhead James.
Photographed by Dave W, June 17, 2023
9. Hinton James Marker Missing
Credits. This page was last revised on June 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 1, 2010, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,902 times since then and 55 times this year. Last updated on June 18, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on May 1, 2010, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 8. submitted on May 2, 2010, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 9. submitted on June 18, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
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