Hillsborough in Orange County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Paper Mill

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 31, 2010

1. Paper Mill Marker

Inscription. The first paper mill in North Carolina, built to relieve the paper shortage during the Revolution, was erected in this vicinity, 1777.

Erected 1965 by Archives and Highway Departments. (Marker Number G-48.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1777.

Location. Marker has been reported permanently removed. It was located near 36° 4.409′ N, 79° 5.952′ W. Marker was in Hillsborough, North Carolina, in Orange County. Marker was at the intersection of S Churton Street and Exchange Park Lane, on the right when traveling north on S Churton Street. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Hillsborough NC 27278, United States of America.

We have been informed that this sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. James Hogg (within shouting distance of this marker); Billy Strayhorn (about 300 feet away, measured

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in a direct line); North Carolina Society of the Cincinnati (about 300 feet away); William Churton (about 400 feet away); Edmund Fanning (about 500 feet away); Occaneechi (about 500 feet away); Regulators Hanged (about 500 feet away); Orange County Courthouse, 1845-1957 (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hillsborough.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 31, 2010

2. Paper Mill Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 671 times since then and 7 times this year. Last updated on May 11, 2023, by Michael Buckner of Durham, North Carolina. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 1, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.