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Graham in Alamance County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
 

Originally a Wing of the Union Hotel

 
 
Originally a Wing of the Union Hotel Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Paul Jordan, August 26, 2010
1. Originally a Wing of the Union Hotel Marker
Inscription.
1851
Originally a Wing of the
Union Hotel
In 1903 Converted to a Dwelling
By L. Banks Holt

 
Erected by Graham Historic District Commission.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1851.
 
Location. 36° 4.17′ N, 79° 23.931′ W. Marker is in Graham, North Carolina, in Alamance County. Marker is at the intersection of East Elm Street and North Marshall Street on East Elm Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 140 East Elm Street, Graham NC 27253, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Together We Rise 9/11 Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Vestal Hotel (about 300 feet away); Alamance County Confederate Memorial (about 400 feet away); Alamance County Courthouse (about 500 feet away); The Harden House (about 500 feet away); Graham's First Bank (about 500 feet away); Built to House the Alamance Gleaner (about 500 feet away); Wrike Drug (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Graham.
 
Regarding Originally a Wing of the Union Hotel. This historic property has housed several hotels through the years. The single-story, stuccoed brick
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structure was built by John Trollinger in 1850. The hotel originally extended to courthouse square. It has been named Trollinger Hotel, Orange Hotel, Union Hotel, and Brick Hotel at various times.
After the Civil War, the Graham Female Seminary was housed in the building, and later reverted back to a hotel.
Zebulon Vance stayed in the hotel during his 1876 campaign for Governor.
 
Originally a Wing of the Union Hotel Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Paul Jordan, August 26, 2010
2. Originally a Wing of the Union Hotel Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2010, by Paul Jordan of Burlington, N. C., U. S. A.. This page has been viewed 906 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on August 28, 2010, by Paul Jordan of Burlington, N. C., U. S. A.. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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