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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PC3_silent-sam_Chapel-Hill-NC.html
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 lessons of
their great commander that
duty is the sublimest word
in the English language.
Erected under the ausp…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MH0_carolina-coffee-shop_Chapel-Hill-NC.html
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 …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BR8_bingham-school_Mebane-NC.html
Classical academy est. at Oaks in 1844 by Wm. J. Bingham. Added military focus, moved to Melbane, 1864. Campus was here.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BR7_elizabeth-cotten_Carrboro-NC.html
"Libba" Cotten composed, recorded "Freight Train" (1958). Key figure, 1960s folk revival. Born and raised on Lloyd Street.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BR4_journey-of-reconcilation_Chapel-Hill-NC.html
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 buses. On A…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMN6Z_orange-county-courthouse-1845-1957_Hillsborough-NC.html
Designed and erected, 1844 - 45byJohn Berry of Hillsborough, 1798 - 1870Builder, Architect, Legislator, Humanitarian———————-Builder of distinguished structures in his native stateContributor to the traditi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMN6Y_billy-strayhorn_Hillsborough-NC.html
Jazz composer & pianist,Wrote "Take the A Train"and other songs for DukeEllington Orchestra. Boy-hood home site ? mi. W.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMN6W_james-hogg_Hillsborough-NC.html
Merchant. Left nativeScotland, 1774. Partnerin Transylvania Company;UNC trustee. Home ½ mi. E.; grave 2 blks. N.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMN6U_alexander-dickson-house_Hillsborough-NC.html
General Johnston Headquarterssurrender to Union forces1865
[ Lower Plaque: ]Dickson Housec. 1790—————-This property is underthe protective covenantsof the Historic PreservationFoundation of NorthCarolina, Incorpora…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMYW_boone-expedition-for-kentucky_Hillsborough-NC.html
From this spot where stood theOld State Housewas started an expedition offrontiersmen underCol. Richard Henderson,for Kentucky, led byDaniel BooneMarch 17, 1776——- · ——- "And they marched away solemnly asif going to …