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1. Revolution and early republic · 1775–1799

2. about 1786
   Construction or physical change · William Whitted House, 306 North Churton Street / 103 East Queen Street, Hillsborough The William Whitted House is built facing East Queen Street

   A two-story frame house with a massive stone chimney is built about 1786 for William Whitted at East Queen and North Churton streets. A five-bay Italianate wing facing Churton Street was added later, possibly designed by Jules Korner of Kernersville.

3. Reconstruction and the New South · 1866–1899

4. late nineteenth century
   Founding or opening · William Whitted House, 306 North Churton Street / 103 East Queen Street, Hillsborough Eliza Beaty keeps a boarding house in the William Whitted House

   In the late nineteenth century Mrs. Eliza Beaty runs a well-known boarding house in the old William Whitted House at East Queen and North Churton streets. The Italianate wing facing Churton Street may have been added for her.

5. Early twentieth century · 1900–1944

6. 1940s
   Founding or opening · William Whitted House, 306 North Churton Street / 103 East Queen Street, Hillsborough The William Whitted House becomes Hillsborough's American Legion post

   In the 1940s the William Whitted House at 306 North Churton Street becomes the home of the local American Legion post. It has since become a private residence again.

7. Civil rights era · 1945–1975

8. 1970s
   Construction or physical change · William Whitted House, East Queen Street, Hillsborough James J. Freeland remodels the William Whitted House on East Queen Street

   In the 1970s Freeland remodeled the William Whitted House, one of several historic Hillsborough buildings he restored or moved.

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