Pittsboro in Chatham County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
John Owen
1787 - 1841
Photographed by Patrick G. Jordan, July 10, 2010
1. John Owen Marker
Governor, 1828 - 1830; state legislator; and Whig Party leader. His grave is 400 yards W.
Erected 1992 by Division of Archives and History. (Marker Number H-12.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1828.
Location. 35° 43.346′ N, 79° 10.63′ W. Marker is in Pittsboro, North Carolina, in Chatham County. It is at the intersection of Hillsboro Street (U.S. 15/501) and Hanks Street, on the right when traveling south on Hillsboro Street. Marker is in front of First Citizens Bank. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 24 Hanks Street, Pittsboro NC 27312, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Piedmont. 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: Abraham Rencher (here, next to this marker); Henry A. London (within shouting distance of this marker); Hall-London House (within shouting distance of this marker); James I. Waddell (within shouting distance of this marker); Law Office of Charles Manly (approx. 0.2 miles away); Charles Manly (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lynching in America / Lynching in Chatham County
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Our Confederate Heroes (was about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed).
Regarding John Owen. John Owen is buried in Saint Bartholomew's Episcopal Church Cemetery, 204 West Salisbury Street, Pittsboro, North Carolina.
Also see . . . John Owen. NCpedia website entry (Submitted on May 24, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
North Carolina State Archives
2. John Owen, (1828-1830)
North Carolina History Project website entry
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Photographed by Patrick G. Jordan, July 10, 2010
3. John Owen Marker
Photographed by Patrick G. Jordan, July 10, 2010
4. John Owen Marker in front of First Citizens Bank
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, May 1, 2018
5. John Owen & Abraham Rencher markers
at Hanks and Hillsboro Streets
at Hanks and Hillsboro Streets
Photographed by Patrick G. Jordan, July 10, 2010
6. Saint Bartholomew's Episcopal Church
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, May 1, 2018
7. John Owen's Tomb
Governor John Owen's grave is in Saint Bartholomew's Churchyard under an old holly tree.
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, May 1, 2018
8. John Owen
Aged 55
died October 9, A.D. 1841
Aged 55
died October 9, A.D. 1841
Credits. This page was last revised on May 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 21, 2010, by Patrick G. Jordan of Graham, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,433 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 21, 2010, by Patrick G. Jordan of Graham, North Carolina. 2. submitted on May 4, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 3, 4. submitted on July 21, 2010, by Patrick G. Jordan of Graham, North Carolina. 5. submitted on May 3, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 6. submitted on July 21, 2010, by Patrick G. Jordan of Graham, North Carolina. 7, 8. submitted on May 3, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
