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Town Tuesday: Old Courthouse

Posted on April 21, 2020

Yep…another new post heading. I will be doing a series of shots from my town. Hillsborough is one of the oldest towns in North Carolina and was the Capitol for a short time. It’s a very interesting, eclectic place. All photos are my personal collection. © ~Vic

Previous Post: The Town.

Boone Expedition Image One — Henderson–Boone to Kentucky Expedition Marker
March 17, 1775
Tablet metal from the USS Maine
Richard Henderson was the presiding judge when the Regulators attacked the Courthouse.
They burned his home in Williamsborough.
Taken 05-20-2019

Boone Trail Highway Image Two — Back of the Marker
Boone Trace or Boone Trail Highway &
The Trading Path 1700

Old Courthouse Image Three — Looking Northeast from the corner of Churton Street & Margaret Lane
Taken 04-04-2020

Old Courthouse Image Four — Looking Northwest from the corner of Margaret Lane & Court Street.
Back door.

Old Courthouse Image Five — Looking WNW from Court Street

Old Courthouse Image Six — Looking due South.
Front door.
The marker, above, is to the right.

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