Morrisville in Wake County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Shiloh Community

Circa 1820's

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 31, 2023

1. Shiloh Community Marker

Inscription. Shiloh, a rural community of free African Americans and slaves, developed in the Cedar Fork Township in the late 1820's. By 1870, Shiloh was a self-sufficient community with a public school, co-op store, midwives, recreation center and church. Rev. James Dunston, the third pastor of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, was instrumental in securing land ownership, education, and economic development for the residents of Shiloh. This thriving community, home to over 57 farmers on property extending from the Durham County line to south of McCrimmon Parkway, was annexed into the town of Morrisville. NC in 1987.

The contributions of Rev. James Dunston (1854-1924), to the Shiloh community have had a profound effect on North Carolina's history. Rev. James Dunston is buried on the northeast side of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, the only pastor with this honorable distinction.

Erected by Town of Morrisville.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1820.

Location. 35° 51.119′ N, 78° 50.584′ W. Marker is in Morrisville, North Carolina, in Wake County. Marker is at the intersection of Church Street (State Road 1637) and Barbee Road, on

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the right when traveling north on Church Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1004 Church St, Morrisville NC 27560, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Shiloh (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Shiloh Community (within shouting distance of this marker); The Tobacco Barn (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named The Tobacco Barn (about 300 feet away); Shiloh Leaders (approx. 0.3 miles away); History of Tobacco in North Carolina and Morrisville (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Shiloh (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named Shiloh (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morrisville.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 31, 2023

2. Shiloh Community Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 16, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 121 times since then and 66 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 16, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.