Beard's Hat Shop
Inscription
William Beard made & sold
hats at his well-known shop,
established before 1795 and
later operated by his son
David. Site 1 1/3 mi. N.
Location
AddressUS 29A/70A in High Point
CityHigh Point
CountyGuilford
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.990650, -79.957870
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