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The church stands on the site of a former [[Church of England]] structure where the [[Hillsborough Convention]] met from July 21, 1788 to August 2, 1788 in order to determine whether or not to [[Ratification|ratify]] the [[United States Constitution|Constitution]].<ref name= churchhistory/><ref name= gov>{{cite web |author=<!– not stated –> |date= |title= Hillsborough Presbyterian Church, Churton & West Tryon Streets, Hillsborough, Orange County, NC|url= https://loc.gov/pictures/item/nc0061/|website= [[Library of Congress]]|location= |publisher= |access-date= November 16, 2025}}</ref> During the [[Anniversary|bicentennial]] celebration of the writing and ratification of the Constitution, a historical marker was placed |
The church stands on the site of a former [[Church of England]] structure where the [[Hillsborough Convention]] met from July 21, 1788 to August 2, 1788 in order to determine whether or not to [[Ratification|ratify]] the [[United States Constitution|Constitution]].<ref name= churchhistory/><ref name= gov>{{cite web |author=<!– not stated –> |date= |title= Hillsborough Presbyterian Church, Churton & West Tryon Streets, Hillsborough, Orange County, NC|url= https://loc.gov/pictures/item/nc0061/|website= [[Library of Congress]]|location= |publisher= |access-date= November 16, 2025}}</ref> During the [[Anniversary|bicentennial]] celebration of the writing and ratification of the Constitution, a historical marker was placed at the church to commemorate the convention.<ref name= churchhistory>{{cite web|title=Church History|url=http://www.hillsboroughpres.org/history.php|website=Hillsborough Presbyterian Church|access-date=December 3, 2015|location=Hillsborough, North Carolina}}</ref> |
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The current church, built circa 1816, is the oldest Presbyterian church building in North Carolina that has |
The current church, built circa 1816, is the oldest Presbyterian church building in North Carolina that has held religious services.<ref name= gov/> |
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The Hillsborough Old Town Cemetery is located behind the church.<ref name=”neuse”>{{Cite web |date=2018-11-24 |title=Jane Phillips: The Washington Family Dynasty of Kinston, NC – Part 3 |url=https://www.neusenews.com/index/2018/11/24/ane-phillips-the-washington-family-dynasty-of-kinston-nc-part-3#gsc.tab=0 |access-date=2024-12-28 |website=Neuse News |language=en-US}}</ref> Notable burials in the cemetery include [[Archibald Murphey]], [[William Alexander Graham]], [[Susannah Sarah Washington Graham|Susannah Washington Graham]], [[William Hooper]], [[James Hogg]], and [[Frederick Nash]].<ref name= gov/> |
The Hillsborough Old Town Cemetery is located behind the church.<ref name=”neuse”>{{Cite web |date=2018-11-24 |title=Jane Phillips: The Washington Family Dynasty of Kinston, NC – Part 3 |url=https://www.neusenews.com/index/2018/11/24/ane-phillips-the-washington-family-dynasty-of-kinston-nc-part-3#gsc.tab=0 |access-date=2024-12-28 |website=Neuse News |language=en-US}}</ref> Notable burials in the cemetery include [[Archibald Murphey]], [[William Alexander Graham]], [[Susannah Sarah Washington Graham|Susannah Washington Graham]], [[William Hooper]], [[James Hogg]], and [[Frederick Nash]].<ref name= gov/> |
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Latest revision as of 04:42, 17 November 2025
Church in Hillsborough, North Carolina
Church in the United States
Hillsborough Presbyterian Church is a historic Presbyterian church in downtown Hillsborough, North Carolina. It is located within the Hillsborough Historic District and was built on the site of the Hillsborough Convention.
The church stands on the site of a former Church of England structure where the Hillsborough Convention met from July 21, 1788, to August 2, 1788, in order to determine whether or not to ratify the Constitution.[1][2] During the bicentennial celebration of the writing and ratification of the Constitution, a historical marker was placed at the church to commemorate the convention.[1]
The current church, built circa 1816, is the oldest Presbyterian church building in North Carolina that has continuously held religious services.[2]
The Hillsborough Old Town Cemetery is located behind the church.[3] Notable burials in the cemetery include Archibald Murphey, William Alexander Graham, Susannah Washington Graham, William Hooper, James Hogg, and Frederick Nash.[2]
