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Near Tillery in Halifax County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
 

Caledonia

 
 
Caledonia Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, October 27, 2012
1. Caledonia Marker
Inscription. State prison farm since 1892. Antebellum plantation owned by Johnston family. Name predates 1713. Two miles N.E.
 
Erected 1987 by Division of Archives and History. (Marker Number E-94.)
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.
 
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 36° 16.318′ N, 77° 29.132′ W. Marker was near Tillery, North Carolina, in Halifax County. Marker was at the intersection of North Carolina Route 561 and Caledonia Drive (County Highway 1141), on the right when traveling north on State Route 561. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 8065 NC-561, Halifax NC 27839, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. Tillery Resettlement (approx. 1.3 miles away); Conoconnara Chapel (approx. 3.7 miles away); The Sally Billy House (approx. 6.9 miles away); Escape! (approx. 6.9 miles away); Willie Jones (approx. 6.9 miles away); Hutchins G. Burton
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(approx. 6.9 miles away); Washington’s Southern Tour (approx. 6.9 miles away); Independence (approx. 6.9 miles away).
 
NC 561 & Caledonia Dr image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, October 27, 2012
2. NC 561 & Caledonia Dr
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on April 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 490 times since then and 25 times this year. Last updated on April 29, 2023, by Michael Buckner of Durham, North Carolina. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on October 29, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.

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