Jackson in Northampton County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Northampton County Courthouse

1858

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, August 9, 2013

1. Northampton County Courthouse Marker

Inscription. Northampton County, formed in 1741, was served by other courthouses on this site prior to construction of this building in 1858. At the time Samuel Calvert oversaw the project; Henry King Burgwyn has been credited as architect. Resting atop a high base, this building is one of the few surviving examples in North Carolina of the full-blown Greek Revival temple form. This noble brick structure with Ionic portico and columns has become a symbol of Northampton County.

Erected by The Northampton County Historical Society and The County of Northampton.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1741.

Location. 36° 23.389′ N, 77° 25.161′ W. Marker is in Jackson, North Carolina, in Northampton County. Marker is at the intersection of Jefferson Street (State Highway 305) and Depot Street, on the right when traveling west on Jefferson Street. Located at the Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jackson NC 27845, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Northampton County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Bragg (within shouting distance of this marker); Lafayette's Tour (about 400 feet away, measured in

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a direct line); Bobby Evans (about 700 feet away); The Church of The Saviour (1898) and Cemetery (1853) (approx. 0.2 miles away); Northampton Memorial Library War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Roll of Honor (approx. 0.2 miles away); James H. Jones (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jackson.

Also see . . . Northampton County, North Carolina. (Submitted on August 11, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, August 9, 2013

2. Northampton County Courthouse Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 22, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 446 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 11, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.