On Blanch Road (State Highway 1523) at Bertha Wilson Road (State Highway 1511), on the left when traveling north on Blanch Road.
In 1850s on a farm in this area Abisha Slade perfected a process for curing yellow tobacco. His slave Stephen discovered process in 1839. — — Map (db m216370) HM
On North Carolina 62 (State Highway 62), on the right when traveling south.
In memory of
Millard Quentin Plumblee
1906 - 1987
Educator
Community Servant
Friend
Mr. Plumblee
Born December 26, 1906 in Greenville County, SC.
Graduated from University of North Carolina in 1931.
Became . . . — — Map (db m220869) HM
On U.S. 158 west of Solomon Lea Road, on the right when traveling west.
First president Greensboro College, 1846-47. Founder and master of the Somerville Female Institute, 1848-1892. Home stands 100 yds. N. — — Map (db m216374) HM
On Broad Street (Highway 62) 0.1 miles west of Academy Street (State Highway 62), on the left when traveling west.
Cedars Cemetery monuments dating prior to 1826 are observed while strolling through these hallowed grounds. Civil War soldiers of the "Milton Blues" are buried in a common grave. Maintained by the Woman's Club of Milton, who gave it the name "Cedars . . . — — Map (db m171801) HM
On Fairview Drive just north of Broad Street (State Highway 57), on the right when traveling north.
Built by Henry M. Clay, local mill owner, in the Federal style. Nicholas Meriwether Lewis purchased the home in 1830 and added the Greek Revival front portico and a parlor mantle and trim from the Thomas Day workshop. The large boxwoods were part of . . . — — Map (db m171792) HM
On North Carolina 57 (State Highway 57) just east of Leas Street, on the left when traveling east.
5. F.B. Jones General Merchandise
Purchased from the estate of Thomas James Jones, tinsmith, his father. There is a working elevator in the rear from early 20th century.
6. Bowers Butcher Shop
Also owned by F.B. Jones and used as . . . — — Map (db m220875) HM
On Broad Street (State Highway 57) just east of Leas Street, on the right when traveling west.
1. W.S. Brandon General Merchandise
Last merchant was Dudley Brandon. The building was an early silent movie theater.
2. Lewis Walker Drugstore
Beautiful brown granite counters.
3. W.T. Oliver General Merchandise . . . — — Map (db m220876) HM
On Academy Street (State Highway 62) just south of Broad Street (State Highway 57), on the left when traveling south.
Built as Christ Episcopal Church in 1890 in Gothic architectural style. Deconsecrated and purchased by Milton Woman's Club Charter Members September 18, 1974. Maintained and used by the Club, the building is also a site for many civic and social . . . — — Map (db m171791) HM
On Fairview Drive, 0.1 miles north of Broad Street (State Highway 57), on the right when traveling west.
Built by Asa Thomas, is the oldest structure in the town of Milton. It was built in the 1783. Romulus Saunders, Ambassador to Spain, once traded Longwood Plantation and 1500 acres to purchase Fairview in order to entertain dignitaries. Although . . . — — Map (db m171796) HM
On Broad Street (State Highway 57) just east of Palmers Alley, on the right when traveling east.
Built for Jarvis Friou a French Huguenot and prominent businessman. A Federal style house with an added Victorian style ornate bracketed porch. Original to the house is the beautiful red Venetian glass transom and interior woodwork attributed to . . . — — Map (db m220874) HM
On Broad Street (State Highway 57) just west of Liberty Street, on the right when traveling west.
A Federal style house with emerging Greek Revival form built by John Wilson, merchant and planter. The interior contains late Federal trim from the Thomas Day workshop. The original brick kitchen and frame smoke house are in the rear. A later owner . . . — — Map (db m171779) HM
On Broad Street (Highway 57) just east of Liberty Street, on the right when traveling west.
Barrels called Hogsheads were "prized," or filled, with tobacco or flour, rolled down to the Dan River and shipped on "Batteaux," which were flat-bottomed boats. Men who made hogsheads were called "Coopers."
This display is in honor of William . . . — — Map (db m171776) HM
On Broad Street (State Highway 57) at Liberty Street, on the right when traveling west on Broad Street.
First built as Watkins Dry Goods Store where clothing could be purchased. There was also a school room and you could buy books. Bought by Walter Lea Thomas in 1910 and operated by him and his sons as a general merchandise store and a post office . . . — — Map (db m220873) HM
On Broad Street (Highway 57) east of Liberty Street, on the right when traveling west.
Built by Dabney Cosby, construction protιgι of Thomas Jefferson. Served as a banking house and staff residence for 49 years, later Milton Post Office for 51 years, and thereafter a private resident. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places . . . — — Map (db m171775) HM
On Academy Street (State Highway 62) just south of Broad Street (State Highway 62), on the right when traveling south.
Queen Anne and Victorian style home built by David Patterson, a dry goods merchant from Ireland. Later home and office of noted physicians Dr. Charles Dodson and son, Dr. Henry Dodson who together provided medical care to the community from mid to . . . — — Map (db m171784) HM
On Broad Street (State Highway 45) at Leas Street, on the left when traveling west on Broad Street.
The 20 room brick and wood Milton Hotel was a local landmark and the center of area social activity for over a century. During its life the hotel went by several names, including Gordon Hotel and Hotel Caswell. Originally a tavern on the stagecoach . . . — — Map (db m171773) HM
On North Carolina 57 (State Highway 57) 0.1 miles west of Dotman Road (County Road 1542), on the right when traveling west.
Woodside House, built in 1838 by Caleb Richmond, where General Ramseur recovered from wounds received in battles of Malvern Hill and Chancellorsville. Scene of his 28 October, 1863 marriage to his cousin Ellen Richmond. As Brigadier showed . . . — — Map (db m220879) HM
On North Bridge Street at Broad Street (State Highway 57), on the right when traveling north on North Bridge Street.
Built in 1845, the Oliver House is one of the four raised Greek cottages built in Milton for local merchants. It is a brick lower story with a famed upper story containing the main entrance.
The interior exhibits a center chimney with three . . . — — Map (db m220877) HM
On North Bridge Street, 0.1 miles south of Broad Street (State Highway 57), on the left when traveling south.
One of the four raised Greek Revival cottages built in Milton for local merchants. Built for John Wooding who operated the Milton brickyard. Italianate porch Flemish bond basement, exterior end chimneys, and gable ends. Some trim and porch details . . . — — Map (db m220878) HM
On Broad Street (State Highway 57) just west of Liberty Street, on the right when traveling west.
On this lot was a 3 story brick building where the Burch family lived. On the first floor was a five and dime store and a one room school. It was bought by Walter Lea Thomas of Leasburg, torn down and rebuilt between 1914 and 1916 out of the . . . — — Map (db m171783) HM
On Fairview Drive, 0.1 miles north of Broad Street (State Highway 62), on the left when traveling north.
Built by Robert Lewis Walker, who served in the North Carolina Senate from the 19th District. A two story brick Victorian with a detached kitchen. Living and dining rooms have original slate fire places painted to look like marble. Beautiful Ruby . . . — — Map (db m171795) HM
On Broad Street (State Highway 57) just west of Liberty Street, on the right when traveling west.
This elegant Victorian home was originally known as the Dr. Wilson House. Dr. Wilson served as a surgeon in the Confederate army and a physician in Milton. The 1880s expansion of the home features shingled gables, dental molding, decorative side . . . — — Map (db m220872) HM
On U.S. 158 at Bethesda Church Road (County Road 1153), on the left when traveling west on U.S. 158.
Presbyterian. Began as "Hart's Chapel," about 1765. Mother of many churches. The present building erected 1944, stands 3/4 mile south. — — Map (db m216377) HM
On State Highway 119 at State Highway 57, on the right when traveling north on State Highway 119.
Presbyterian. Founded about middle of 18th century. Hugh McAden, its noted pastor, was buried in the churchyard, 1781. One mile S. — — Map (db m216379) HM
On Main Street (County Road 1163) at Court Square, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
This memorial is erected by the citizens of Caswell County with pride and grateful appreciation for the services of the Caswell boys who made the Supreme Sacrifice in the World War. M.K.S.
Whites
Alvis Chandler
John Barker Thacker . . . — — Map (db m171925) WM
On West Church Street (County Road 1586) at North Avenue (County Road 1589), on the left when traveling west on West Church Street.
In memory and honor of all those who served from Caswell County
Honor Service Valor Sacrifice
Prisoners of War
World War II
Brandon, Dudley Wilson
Byrd, Boyd Bryant
Gregory, Paul Allen
Grubbs, Joseph Elliott . . . — — Map (db m171924) WM
On Main Street (County Road 1163) at Court Square, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
To the sons of Caswell County who served in the War of 1861-65 in answer to the call of their country
In whatever event that may face our national existence may God give us the will to do what is right, that, like our forefathers we may . . . — — Map (db m216383) WM
On Main Street (County Road 1163) at Court Square, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
This monument is dedicated to the honor of the men and women of Caswell County who served their country in time of military need. — — Map (db m171926) WM
