John Penn 1740-1788
Inscription
One of North Carolina's
three signers of the
Declaration of Independence.
His home stood three miles
northeast.
Location
AddressUS 15 in Stovall
CityStovall
CountyGranville
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.447060, -78.570610
Sources
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