Reece House, Jamestown, NC, USA
Posted by: NCDaywalker
N 35° 59.563 W 079° 57.229
17S E 594300 N 3983645
One of a series of historical markers in the City of Jamestown, NC. The markers give a lesson on the history of the area.
Waymark Code: WMX7X2
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 12/09/2017
Views: 5
Marker Text:
"Jamestown North Carolina
Founded 1816
William Reece House
Constructed in the period 1834-1844 by William Reece, local Constable. Stopping point on Charlotte to Goldsboro stagecoach trail. Birthplace of Joseph Reece, founder of Greensboro News and Record. Later home to J. Harper Johnston, 1881 Jamestown Mayor. In 1904, home of F.L. Bevan, renowned dog trainer to visiting gilded age patrons including J. P. Morgan, Jay Gould, and Pierre Lorillard.”
Marker Name: Reece House
Marker Type: Roadside
Local North Carolina markers without State Number Designation: Markers Without State Number Designation Options
Required Waymark Photo: yes
Related Web Link: Not listed
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