Fayetteville in Cumberland County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Cross Creek
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 27, 2009
1. Cross Creek Marker
Colonial village and trading center, merged in 1778 with town of Campbelton and in 1783 renamed Fayetteville.Erected 1948 by Archives, Conservation and Highway Departments. (Marker Number I-10.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1778.
Location. 35° 3.127′ N, 78° 52.598′ W. Marker is in Fayetteville, North Carolina, in Cumberland County. Marker is at the intersection of Bow Street and Person Street, on the left when traveling north on Bow Street. Marker is at Liberty Point. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 145 Person Street, Fayetteville NC 28301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Liberty Point Declaration of Independence (here, next to this marker); Liberty Point (a few steps from this marker); First Presbyterian Church (a few steps from this marker); The Market House
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Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 27, 2009
2. Cross Creek Marker
Partially obscured between trees. First Presbyterian Church marker in foreground.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 11, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 748 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 11, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
