Hillsborough in Orange County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Alexander Dickson House
Ca. 1790
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 31, 2010
1. Alexander Dickson House Marker
surrender to Union forces
1865
[ Lower Plaque: ]
Dickson House
c. 1790
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This property is under
the protective covenants
of the Historic Preservation
Foundation of North
Carolina, Incorporated.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1865.
Location. 36° 4.506′ N, 79° 5.801′ W. Marker is in Hillsborough, North Carolina, in Orange County. Marker is at the intersection of E King Street and S Cameron Street, on the right when traveling east on E King Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 150 E King Street, Hillsborough NC 27278, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Alexander Dickson House (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Matthew's Churchyard (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Orange County Courthouse, 1845-1957 (about 700 feet away); Regulators Hanged (about 800 feet away); William Churton (about 800 feet away); Boone Expedition for Kentucky (about 800 feet away); Thomas Burke (about 800 feet away); Edmund Fanning (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hillsborough.
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 31, 2010
2. Alexander Dickson House Marker
Markers can be seen next to the front door of the Dickson House.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 31, 2010
3. Alexander Dickson House
This house serves as the Hillsborough / Orange County Visitor’s Center and The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 31, 2010
4. Dickson House Outbuilding
This structure is located behind the Alexander Dickson House.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 31, 2010
5. Outbuilding Marker
been restored
in honor of
Dr. H. W. Moore
a man who has done much
for this community
November 1991
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,124 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 21, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
