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

Francis Nash

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, June 30, 2014

1. Francis Nash Marker

Inscription. Patriot general in American Revolution, was mortally wounded at Germantown, 1777. His home is 150 yds. W.

Erected 1951 by Archives, Conservation and Highway Departments. (Marker Number G-10.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • 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. 36° 4.628′ N, 79° 5.974′ 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 Street, on the left when traveling north on North Churton Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 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. J. G. de Roulhac Hamilton (a few steps from this marker); Thomas Ruffin (within shouting distance of this marker); William A. Graham (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of First North Carolina Convention 1788 (within shouting distance of this marker); Moses A. Curtis (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Town Cemetery

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(within shouting distance of this marker); William Hooper (within shouting distance of this marker); William Hooper Esquire (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hillsborough.

Also see . . . Francis Nash, NCPedia. (Submitted on September 18, 2019.)

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, June 30, 2014

2. Francis Nash Marker

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, June 30, 2014

3. Francis Nash Marker

Nearby markers visible in background

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, June 30, 2014

4. Francis Nash Marker

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, June 30, 2014

5. Francis Nash Marker

nearby markers visible in the distance

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 457 times since then and 21 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.