Fayetteville in Cumberland County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Charter of the University of N. C.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 27, 2009

1. Charter of the University of N. C. Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

William R. Davie's bill to charter the University was adopted by the General Assembly meeting nearby, Dec. 11, 1789.

Erected 1989 by Division of Archives and History. (Marker Number I-70.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical date for this entry is December 11, 1831.

Location. 35° 3.145′ N, 78° 52.726′ W. Marker is in Fayetteville, North Carolina, in Cumberland County. Marker is at the intersection of Hay Street and Market Square, on the right when traveling west on Hay Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Town House (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); The Market House (within shouting distance of this marker); Plank Roads (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lafayette (about 300 feet away); Flora MacDonald

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(about 400 feet away); James Dobbin McNeill (about 400 feet away); First Presbyterian Church (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fayetteville.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 27, 2009

2. Charter of the University of N. C. Marker

Looking toward the intersection of Hay and Green Streets. Market House is to right of photo.

William R. Davie<br>(1756-1820) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By UNC, Virtual Museum of University History

3. William R. Davie
(1756-1820)

by Charles Willson Peale.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 15, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 11, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 690 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 11, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on September 10, 2020, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.