Richard Caswell Cemetery
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| Richard Caswell Cemetery - Quick Facts | |
|---|---|
| HSP Category | Cemetery |
| Period | 1757 |
| Original Use | Cemetery |
| Present Use | Cemetery |
Historical Significance:
Cemetery established in the will of Gov. Richard Caswell for his burial and those of his family and descendants. Property was deeded to the Moseley-Bright Chapter for its perpetual care in 1929. The cemetery is surrounded by the Gov. Richard Caswell Memorial State Historic Site which includes a museum dedicated to Caswell and his significance to North Carolina and the country's efforts toward independence.
*Gov. Richard Caswell, first governor of the independent state of North Carolina who served 6 terms; State Legislator; Farmer; Military Officer; State Comptroller; Mason; American Revolution Patriot
*Brig. Gen. William Caswell, son of Gov. Richard Caswell, American Revolution Patriot
*Two wives of Gov. Richard Caswell (Mary Mackilwean, Sarah Herritage)
*Other family members including several of Caswell's children and his descendants
Designations:
- State Historical Commission
Historic Marker:
- Marker Organization: North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources, North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program
- Marker Date: 1936/1937
- Marker Text: Richard Caswell, First Governor of the State, 1776-Revolutionary statesman and soldier. Grave 166 yards south.
Funded By:
The cemetery is maintained by the Moseley-Bright Chapter in partnership with the N.C. Division of State Historic Sites, N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. Additional funding is provided by the chapter through donations, fundraisers, and grants.
Information for the Visitors:
What you need to know if interested in visiting this destination:
- Condition of Property: Preserve
- Open to the Public? Yes
- Public Fee: Free
- Public Hours: Memorial Open Fri 10am-2pm/Sat 10am-4pm; Cemetery open Sun.-Sat. dawn-dusk; Closed Holidays
- Is it Family Friendly? Yes
- Lodging? No
- Brochure available? Yes
- Catalog available? No
- DVD available? No
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