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6251
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Founded in 1754, Hillsborough, the county seat of Orange County, is a historic spot of serenity in the midst of the bustling, urban Piedmont. Jacobs takes the reader on a guided tour, discussing places and memorable events.
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Tar Heel (NoCar F 251 T37x), Vol. 6 Issue 3, May/June 1978, p26-29, il
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9740
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On August 24, 1975, Historic Hillsborough and Orange County will celebrate the 200th anniversary of North Carolina's Third Provincial Congress, also called the War Congress. One hundred and eighty-four members from every county and borough in the state attended the congress, which lasted for twenty-one days. The congress decided on an interim government and officially declared war against England.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 43 Issue 2, July 1975, p10-12, il
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14648
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Many names, once representing important towns, have entirely disappeared from state maps, while in other instances names have been changed not only once but several times. The first seat of government, Tower Hill, existed only on paper and there were changes at Hillsboro, Martinsville, and old Bloomsbury.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 12 Issue 4, June 1944, p9, 24, 26
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14716
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The Regulators were vigorous in their protest against unjust tax collections. They offered armed resistance long before the Revolution, but they finally were defeated at Hillsboro.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 12 Issue 18, Sept 1944, p5, 18
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20621
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Thomas Hart was a prominent businessman in 18th century Orange County. He served both Hillsboro and Orange County in a number of ways from political, to business, religion, and through military service. The author recounts Hart's service to the community from his move from Virginia to his service as Sheriff and later as the Captain of the Orange County Militia.
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22024
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An account of the history and establishment of Hillsboro in Orange County, North Carolina.
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22053
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This article examines the North Carolina delegates to the 1787 Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, which produced the United States Constitution and their experiences during the drafting process. It also examines in great detail the Hillsborough Convention of 1788 where North Carolina refused to ratify the Federal Constitution and the Fayetteville Convention of 1789 where the Constitution was finally ratified.
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27607
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The 175 year old Colonial Inn in Hillsborough has been condemned but permissions to destroy the structure have been denied. The historic property is a town landmark whose owner has been sued various times for neglecting the property. Concerned citizens are now trying to start an effort to restore the property to protect and celebrate Hillsborough’s history.
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34604
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The site of the first Hillsboro church was repurposed as a Presbyterian church following the Revolutionary War. As the church yard was used to bury members of the first congregation, work in the yard often uncovers Revolution-era burials. The author recounts information gained from study of these historic graves.
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35919
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April was known for two Durham County anniversaries, one being the 116th anniversary of General Joseph Johnston’s surrender to General William Sherman. The latter event appears to have generated only loss, but the author proved otherwise. Noted was Union soldiers camping near Bennett Place planted a seed of demand for its bright leaf tobacco. Wealth generated from the demand yielded the relocation of Trinity College to Durham. From an endowment by James B. Duke came the transformation of Trinity College into Duke University.
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Tar Heel (NoCar F 251 T37x), Vol. 9 Issue 4, Apr 1981, p64
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38921
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Francis Corbin, was a native of England, served as land agent for Earl Granville from 1744-1759. He also served as member of the Council, Judge of the Court of Admiralty, associate Judge of the General Court, Legislator, Justice, and Colonel of Militia. He got caught up in the politics of the day and was removed from his government jobs. His underofficers as land agent made illegal decisions and charged excessive fees and the populace blamed Corbin. In 1759, at what became known as the Enfield Riot, a posse of men from Halifax, Edgecombe and Granville counties captured Corbin and held him in Enfield, NC and required him to give bond for the reform of the proprietary land office. He afterwards represented Chowan County in the General Assembly. The Cupola House in Edenton was built for Corbin and Corbintown, named in honor of Samuel Corbin, was later renamed Hillsborough, NC.