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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Orange County, North Carolina
Adjacent to Orange County, North Carolina
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| | “Libba” Cotten composed, recorded “Freight Train” (1958). Key figure, 1960s folk revival. Born and raised on Lloyd Street. — — Map (db m69971) HM |
| | John Sprunt Hill bought this block of buildings in the 1920's and donated it in parcels to UNC from 1947-51 with the stipulation that rent monies fund the North Carolina Collection at the library of the University which is still in effect to this . . . — — Map (db m86542) HM |
| | Champion of good roads. Her intensive lobbying led to 1921 law creating modern state highway system. Born 8 mi. N. — — Map (db m30706) HM |
| | In 1947 the Congress of Racial Equality & local citizens, black & white, protested bus segregation. Setting out from Washington, D.C. “freedom riders” tested compliance with a U.S. Supreme Court ruling barring segregation on interstate . . . — — Map (db m69968) HM |
| | (Preface): The Carolinas Campaign began on February 1, 1865, when Union Gen. William T. Sherman led his army north from Savannah, Georgia, after the “March to the Sea.” Sherman’s objective was to join Gen. Ulysses S. Grant in . . . — — Map (db m33984) HM |
| | Playwright, teacher, & humanitarian. Awarded Pulitzer Prize, 1927. His 16 outdoor dramas include The Lost Colony (1937). Lived 1 mile E. — — Map (db m117123) HM |
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To the Sons of the University
who entered the War of 1861-65
in answer to the call of their
country and whose lives
taught the lesson of
their great commander that
duty is the sublimest word
in the English language.
Erected . . . — — Map (db m90561) WM |
| | Constructed in 1923 by Robert L. Strowd, replacing an earlier building owned by Adele Tankersley. James L. Sutton and J. L. Alderman opened Sutton’s Drugstore here in 1923. Robert Foister operated a photography store in this building next to . . . — — Map (db m117135) HM |
| | Chapel Hill’s first bakery, Hill Bakery, moved to this space in 1920. In 1946, Thell Jernigan bought the bakery, renaming it Thell’s Bakery, and James H. Davis bought the University Florist in the Pick Theatre Building next door. This building was . . . — — Map (db m117082) HM |
| | Grist mill. Site of key Regulator meeting, 1766, and skirmish in 1781 that boosted the Patriot cause. Stood 1/5 mile N. — — Map (db m30772) HM |
| | . . . — — Map (db m34685) HM |
| | The Alexander Dickson House, an ideal example of 18th-century "Quaker-plan" farmhouse, was built around 1790. Alexander Dickson, his wife, Elizabeth, and their nine children moved into this house in 1845. In addition to running the farm, Dickson . . . — — Map (db m139748) HM |
| | Champion of a new State through public schools, canals, roads, 1777-1832. Grave 50 yards west. — — Map (db m98531) HM |
| | Jazz composer & pianist, Wrote “Take the A Train” and other songs for Duke Ellington Orchestra. Boy- hood home site ¼ mi. W. — — Map (db m34689) HM |
| | From this spot where stood the Old State House was started an expedition of frontiersmen under Col. Richard Henderson, for Kentucky, led by Daniel Boone March 17, 1776 ----- • ----- “And they marched away solemnly as if going to the ends of . . . — — Map (db m34372) HM |
| | Born in New York, Yale graduate, judge. His home, nearby, destroyed by Regulators, 1770. Later Loyalist, British General, Governor. — — Map (db m74942) HM |
| | Burwell family slave, bought freedom, 1855. Dressmaker & friend to Mary Todd Lincoln. Published her memoir, 1868. Lived here, 1830s. — — Map (db m98529) HM |
| | Patriot general in American Revolution, was mortally wounded at Germantown, 1777. His home is 150 yds. W. — — Map (db m98532) HM |
| | Operated, 1845 to 1884. Founded by Samuel W. Hughes. Attended by Wm. T. Dortch, David I. Craig, Geo. T. and P.H. Winston. Site is 1 mi. W. — — Map (db m98535) HM |
| | Historian, professor, & founder of the Southern Historical Collection at UNC. Born ½ block W. — — Map (db m98528) HM |
| | Merchant. Left native Scotland, 1774. Partner in Transylvania Company; UNC trustee. Home ½ mi. E.; grave 2 blks. N. — — Map (db m34687) HM |
| | Botanist, authority on North American flora, author, and Episcopal minister. Home was two blocks east. — — Map (db m98534) HM |
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Nash–Hooper House
has been designated a
Registered National
Historic Landmark
Under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935 this site possesses exceptional value in commemorating or illustrating the . . . — — Map (db m139763) HM |
| | Formed Oct. 23, 1783, in Hillsborough, by officers of the Continental Line. First President was Gen- eral Jethro Sumner. — — Map (db m33885) HM |
| | Village of Occaneechi Indians on the Great Trading Path. Inhabited ca. 1680 – 1710. Visited in 1701 by the explorer John Lawson. ½ mi. E. — — Map (db m33888) HM |
| | Designed and erected, 1844 – 45 by John Berry of Hillsborough, 1798 – 1870 Builder, Architect, Legislator, Humanitarian --------------- Builder of distinguished structures in his native state Contributor to the tradition of American . . . — — Map (db m34690) HM |
| | The first paper mill in North Carolina, built to relieve the paper shortage during the Revolution, was erected in this vicinity, 1777. — — Map (db m33894) HM |
| | After the Regulators were defeated at Ala- mance, May 16, 1771, six of their number were hanged, ¼ mile east, June 19, 1771. — — Map (db m33876) HM |
| | Site of First North Carolina Convention 1788
which refused to ratify the United States
Constitution; later ratified at Second
Convention 1789 in Fayetteville.
Placed by: Orange County Constitutional
Bicentennial Committee
July 23, . . . — — Map (db m139776) HM |
| | (Preface, upper left): The Carolinas Campaign began on February 1, 1865, when Union Gen. William T. Sherman led his army north from Savannah, Georgia, after the “March to the Sea.” Sherman’s objective was to join Gen. Ulysses S. . . . — — Map (db m13972) HM |
| | Governor of N. C., was captured in Hillsboro by David Fanning and his Tories, Sept. 12, 1781, and taken to Charleston, S.C. — — Map (db m33880) HM |
| | Jurist and agriculturist. Chief Justice of North Carolina Supreme Court, 1833-1852 and 1858-1859. Grave 3/10 mile east. — — Map (db m98533) HM |
| | Governor, 1845-1849; Secretary of the Navy; United States Senator; Whig nominee for Vice-President in 1852. His home stands 150 yds. W. — — Map (db m98530) HM |
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William Churton
FL. 1749 – D. 1767
English Surveyor - Cartographer
Laid Out Hillsborough, 1754
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Place by Exchange Club of
Hillsborough
1975 — — Map (db m98536) HM |
| | One of North Carolina’s three signers of the Declaration of Independence. His home is 150 yds. W. Was buried a few yds. W. — — Map (db m1586) HM |
| | William Hooper Esquire
Signer
Declaration of Independence
July 4th, 1776
Sponsored by the Davie Poplar Chapter
Erected by National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution of North Carolina
1937 — — Map (db m139769) HM |
| | Classical academy est. at Oaks in 1844 by Wm. J. Bingham. Added military focus, moved to Melbane, 1864. Campus was here. — — Map (db m69972) HM |
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