Halifax in Halifax County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
William R. Davie
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, August 19, 2011
1. William R. Davie Marker
Erected 1935 by Department of Conservation and Development. (Marker Number E-4.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 36° 19.874′ N, 77° 35.501′ W. Marker was in Halifax, North Carolina, in Halifax County. Marker was at the intersection of St. David Street and Norman Street, on the right when traveling east on St. David Street. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 1624 Norman St, Halifax NC 27839, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. A different marker also named William R. Davie (here, next to this marker); William R. Davie House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Owens House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Halifax Colonial Jails (approx. 0.2 miles away); Colonial Punishment
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Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. New Marker At This Location also titled "William R. Davie".
Also see . . . William Richardson Davie at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on August 21, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, August 19, 2011
2. William R. Davie Marker
William Davie House in background
Painted by Gilles Louis Chretien
3. General William Richardson Davie
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, August 19, 2011
4. William R. Davie House plaque
Here was the home of William R. Davie
1756-1820
Colonel in the Revolution; delegate to Federal Convention of 1787; Grand Master of Masons; a founder of the University of North Carolina; Governor; Minister to France.
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, August 19, 2011
5. William R. Davie House Plaque and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 523 times since then and 8 times this year. Last updated on April 29, 2023, by Michael Buckner of Durham, North Carolina. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 21, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on August 27, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 4, 5. submitted on August 21, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
