This 18th century Quaker-plan Farmhouse is known as the "Last Headquarters of the Confederacy," and features exhibits, gift shop and an 18th and 19th century medicinal and herbal garden. It serves as the Orange County Visitor's Center, coordinated by the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough, with information on attractions, lodging, dining and shopping in Hillsborough. Guided and self-guided tours available.
Designed and built by John Berry in 1844-1845. Outstanding example of Greek Revival architecture with details of woodwork and stair brackets from Asher-Benjamins' pattern book. An English Clock (c.1769), a gift to the town of Hillsborough, is located in the courthouse cupola. Allow 15
Hillsborough, NC Historic Courthouses One of the few shopping centers that has maintained its hometown feel over the years.
Hillsborough, NC Other Attractions
This 190-acre state natural area includes covers most of Occoneechee Mountain with an 867-foot-high summit, part of the Eno River, hiking trails, scenic overlooks and two fishing ponds. There is a park ranger on site. Historic and nature-related educational programs are available.
This par 71, 18-hole golf course, recently redesigned by Jim Bivins, is oriented around a spring-fed 22 acre lake which provi...
85 rms., 5 suites, rstrnt. TV, sw pool, lounge, laundry, frpl, exer rm, PC, TC, CC, NCHMA....
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American and Italian entrees, sandwiches and appetizers. Open Mon-Sat. for dinner. ...
Bentgrass greens with Bermuda fairways that are over-seeded with rye in winter. River runs through golf course.;Back (67.7 ra...