Person in the county’s record

Joseph Caldwell

“Editor of Statesville "Landmark" (1880-92), Charlotte "Observer" (1892-1909). His home stood at this point.”
State historical marker: L-43: J. P. Caldwell

1 work in the index name this person, and 3 more are by them.

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Context

What it was and why it mattered

NCpedia: Joseph Caldwell NCpedia Dictionary of North Carolina Biography entry
Historical marker L-43: J. P. Caldwell NC Highway Historical Marker Editor of Statesville "Landmark" (1880-92), Charlotte "Observer" (1892-1909). His home stood at this point.
Historical marker M-19: J. P. Caldwell NC Highway Historical Marker Editor of Statesville "Landmark" (1880-92), Charlotte "Observer" (1892-1909). His home was two blocks north.

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Rebecca B. Wall Local History Collection, Orange County Public Library Rebecca B. Wall Local History Collection (OCPL) The county library’s local-history room in Hillsborough: books, maps, microfilm, family files, and staff who know the county

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A meeting of the citizens of Hillsborough was held on Friday the 30th instant, to adopt resolutions expressive of their feelings on occasion of the death of the late Rev. Dr. Caldwell, president of the university.

1835

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