Fayetteville in Cumberland County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Liberty Point
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 27, 2009
1. Liberty Point Marker
This historic structure, circa 1791, is the oldest known commercial building in Fayetteville. It was restored as a community service by Fayetteville's hometown newspaper.
North Carolina's Oldest Newspaper
Established 1816
Erected by The Fayetteville Observer.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1791.
Location. 35° 3.127′ N, 78° 52.605′ W. Marker is in Fayetteville, North Carolina, in Cumberland County. It is at the intersection of Person Street and Bow Street, on the right when traveling west on Person Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 145 Person Street, Fayetteville NC 28301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Coastal Plain. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Cross Creek (a few steps from this marker); Liberty Point Declaration of Independence (a few steps from this marker); First Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Liberty Point (within shouting distance of this marker); Liberty Row (within shouting distance of this marker); Fayettevilles 250th Anniversary
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Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 27, 2009
2. Liberty Point Marker
Marker is at building entrance, below hanging "shingle" at left distance in photo. Other Liberty Point markers, Cross Creek and First Presbyterian Church markers are inside fenced area in foreground. Looking west along Person Street.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,484 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 12, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
