Mapping the Businesses of Hillsborough
In June 2023, the Orange County Historical Museum began an ambitious project to chart the businesses that have existed in the downtown, historic district of Hillsborough. Phase 1 depicts the commercial activities along Churton Street from just below Margaret Lane to just above Tryon Street, focusing on the businesses that fronted Churton Street. Other phases will expand the coverage.
This website was created and is maintained by the Orange County Historical Museum
If you have additional information to share or if you notice information that is incorrect, please
email: programs@orangehistorync.org or phone: 919-732-2201
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Special thanks to al those who contributed information to this project including:
Mark Chilton, H. Gee Coleman, Kaye Williams Crawford, Judy Frank, Brooks Graebner, Sue Smith Liner, Tom Magnuson, Kate Millard, Kim Morris, Steven Rankin, Alice Seelye, Remus Smith, Jr., and Wesley Woods,
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The information about the businesses along Churton Street in 2024 was collected by the Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber of Commerce. Our sincere appreciation to Scott Czechlewski and Erika Isley.
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Much of the information for this site was found at www.openorangenc.org
Another essential source was Stewart E. Dunaway's Hillsborough NC: History of Town Lots, The Complete Reference Guide.
