James I. Waddell
Inscription
Commander of the famous
Confederate cruiser,
"Shenandoah," lived in a
house which stands 3 blocks
west.
Location
AddressUS 15/501 (Hillsborough Street) in Pittsboro
CityPittsboro
CountyChatham
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.721970, -79.176960
Sources
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