Historical Marker

J. G. A. Williamson

NC 157 southwest of Roxboro ยท Person

North Carolina marker

Inscription

First U.S. representative to

Republic of Venezuela,

1835-1840; member of N.C.

General Assembly. Birthplace

was 1/2 mile S.E.

Location

AddressNC 157 southwest of Roxboro
CountyPerson
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.365860, -78.995990

Sources

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