Historical Markers and War Memorials in Granville County, North Carolina

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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Granville County, North Carolina

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1► North Carolina (Granville County), Bullock — G-31 — Trading Path —

On U.S. 15 at Buckhorn Road / Herbert Faucette Road (Local Route 1445), on the left when traveling north on U.S. 15.

Colonial trading route, dating from 17th century, from Petersburg, Virginia, to Catawba and Waxhaw Indians in Carolina, passed nearby. — — Map (db m27415) HM

2► North Carolina (Granville County), Butner — G-105 — Camp Butner —

On E C Street (State Highway 56) at South 33rd Street, on the right when traveling south on E C Street.

World war II infantry training camp; housed Axis prisoners of war. Named for N.C. native, Gen. Henry W. Butner. — — Map (db m27531) HM

3► North Carolina (Granville County), Oxford — G-83 — Central Orphanage of North Carolina —

On Raleigh Street south of West Antioch Drive, on the left when traveling south.

Founded 1883. Pioneer Negro child-caring institution, serving on state-wide basis. — — Map (db m27468) HM

4► North Carolina (Granville County), Oxford — G-73 — Harris Meeting House —

On U.S. 158 at East Tom Parham Road (Local Route 1534), on the right when traveling east on U.S. 158.

Founded by Methodists prior to 1778. It was the mother church in this area. Disbanded in 1828. Stood 1 mi. N. — — Map (db m844) HM

5► North Carolina (Granville County), Oxford — G-94 — Henry P. Cheatham — 1857-1935 —

On Linden Avenue (State Highway 96) at Industry Drive, on the right when traveling north on Linden Avenue.

Born into slavery. U.S. Congressman, 1889–1893. Superintendent of Colored Orphanage of N.C., 1907–1935. Grave 8/10 mi. N.E. — — Map (db m845) HM

6► North Carolina (Granville County), Oxford — G-27 — Horner Military School —

On Williamsboro Street (Business U.S. 158) at Military Street, on the right when traveling east on Williamsboro Street.

Established here by James H. Horner, 1851. Continued by his sons. Moved to Charlotte 1914. — — Map (db m842) HM

7► North Carolina (Granville County), Oxford — Katherine Blount Skinner Lassiter — 1826–1903 —

On East McClanahan Street east of College Street (U.S. 15), on the right when traveling east.

In loving memory of Katherine Blount Skinner Lassiter (1826–1903) and of those who in this home lived under her Christian influence and in the shadow of old Saint Stephen’s Church during the days of the War Between the States, this house . . . — — Map (db m27460) HM

8► North Carolina (Granville County), Oxford — G-119 — Mary Potter Academy —

On College Street (U.S. 15) at East McClanahan Street, on the right when traveling north on College Street.

Founded by G.C. Shaw 1889 to educate African Americans. Named for a Presbyterian benefactor. Later a public school. Operated one block east. — — Map (db m27438) HM

9► North Carolina (Granville County), Oxford — G-56 — Nat’l Rochester — 1752-1831 —

On Williamsboro Street (Business U.S. 158) west of Oxford Outer Loop (Truck Route U.S. 158), on the left when traveling west.

Officer in Revolution. Member, N.C. Provincial Congress & legislature. Founded Rochester, N.Y., 1811. Home was nearby. — — Map (db m841) HM

10► North Carolina (Granville County), Oxford — G-45 — Oxford Female College —

On Williamsboro Street (Business U.S. 158) at Lanier Street, on the left when traveling east on Williamsboro Street.

Opened 1851 by Baptists, operated by individuals after 1857. Franklin P. Hobgood, president, 1880–1924. School closed 1925. Campus was 2 blocks S. — — Map (db m843) HM

11► North Carolina (Granville County), Oxford — G-7 — Oxford Orphanage —

On College Street (U.S. 15) at Alexander Avenue, on the right when traveling north on College Street.

Opened by Masons, 1873, with John H. Mills first head, in plant of St. Johns College, which they had operated 1858–1861. — — Map (db m27413) HM

12► North Carolina (Granville County), Stovall — G 86 — Henry Pattillo — 1726-1801 —

On U.S. 15 at Stovall Road (Local Route 1506), on the left when traveling north on U.S. 15.

Presbyterian minister, legislator, author of textbooks. Served many churches in Virginia & North Carolina. Home & school ¼ mile West. — — Map (db m9441) HM

13► North Carolina (Granville County), Stovall — G-1 — John Penn — —1740–1788— —

On U.S. 15 south of Cedar Lane (Local Route 1430), on the left when traveling north.

One of North Carolina’s three signers of the Declaration of Independence. His home stood three miles northeast. — — Map (db m27414) HM

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