Edenton in Chowan County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

James Iredell, Jr

1788~1853

Photographed by Sandra Hughes, August 12, 2010

1. James Iredell, Jr Marker

Inscription. Governor, 1827~28; U.S. Senator; and legislator. Compiler of revisal of N.C. laws. His home two blocks south; grave at Hayes one mile S.E.

Erected 1995 by Division of Archives and History. (Marker Number A-50.)

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.

Location. 36° 3.601′ N, 76° 36.563′ W. Marker is in Edenton, North Carolina, in Chowan County. It is on W. Queen St. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Edenton NC 27932, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Coastal Plain. It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Tidewater.

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: A different marker also named Edenton Tea Party (a few steps from this marker); Mackeys Ferry (within shouting distance of this marker); Barker House (within shouting distance of this marker); Francis Corbin (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Hugh Williamson (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Chowan County Courthouse (about 300 feet away); 1736 St. Paul's Episcopal Church (about 400 feet away); Samuel Johnston (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Edenton.

Another marker is no longer nearby.

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Edenton Tea Party (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Also see . . .
1. Wikipedia James Iredell Jr. James Iredell, Jr. (November 2, 1788 – April 13, 1853) was the 23rd Governor of the U.S. state of North Carolina between 1827 and 1828. (Submitted on August 24, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA.)

2. North Carolina Office of Governor - Governors of North Carolina - James Iredell Jr. James Iredell Jr. (1788-1853) was born in Edenton to parents of the highest social and political standing. His father, James Iredell Sr., was a prominent Federalist leader and associate justice of the United States Supreme Court. His mother, the former Hannah Johnston, was the sister of Governor Samuel Johnston of Edenton and niece of royal governor Gabriel Johnston. (Submitted on August 24, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA.)

3. James Irdell Jr. - findagrave.com. Buried Johnson Family Cemetery in Edenton Chowan County, NC (Submitted on August 24, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA.)

4. James Iredell - Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, June 28, 2012

2. James Iredell, Jr Marker

(Submitted on August 31, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)

Credits. This page was last revised on June 24, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 842 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 24, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. 2. submitted on July 1, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.