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

William A. Graham

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, June 30, 2014

1. William A. Graham Marker

Inscription. Governor, 1845-1849; Secretary of the Navy; United States Senator; Whig nominee for Vice-President in 1852. His home stands 150 yds. W.

Erected 1975 by Division of Archives and History. (Marker Number G-40.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.

Location. 36° 4.647′ N, 79° 5.971′ W. Marker is in Hillsborough, North Carolina, in Orange County. Marker is at the intersection of North Churton Street (Business U.S. 70) and West Tryon St, on the left when traveling north on North Churton Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 204 N Churton St, 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. William Hooper (a few steps from this marker); Francis Nash (within shouting distance of this marker); J. G. de Roulhac Hamilton (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of First North Carolina Convention 1788 (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Ruffin (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Town Cemetery (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Moses A. Curtis (within shouting distance of this marker); William Hooper Esquire (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hillsborough.

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, June 30, 2014

2. William A. Graham Marker

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, June 30, 2014

3. William A. Graham Marker

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, June 30, 2014

4. William A. Graham Marker

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, June 30, 2014

5. William A. Graham Marker

William A. Graham Marker is the third from the intersection.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 28, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2016, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 253 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 9, 2016, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.