Burwell School Historic Site, Hillsborough

Name: Burwell School Historic Site
Address: 319 N Churton St, Hillsborough, 27278, United States
Telephone: +1 919-732-7451

#2 among attractions in Hillsborough

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The Burwell School is an American historic site and former school, located in Hillsborough, North Carolina. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and located in the Hillsborough Historic District. ()

Coordinates: 36°4'45"N, 79°5'60"W

Address

319 N Churton StHillsborough 27278 United States

Contact

+1 919-732-7451

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Burwell School Historic Site – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dickerson Chapel, Orange County Historical Museum, Hillsborough Historic District, St. Matthew's Episcopal Church and Churchyard.

~330 ftSE
Church
Dickerson Chapel, Hillsborough
2 min walk • Dickerson Chapel is a historic chapel in Hillsborough, North Carolina. Built in 1790, the chapel originally served as the courthouse for Orange County until 1844. It housed a Baptist congregation from 1845 until 1862, when it was purchased by a group of Quakers to serve as a school for African-American children.
~700 ftS
36°4'38"N • 79°5'59"W
Orange County Historical Museum, Hillsborough
4 min walk • History museum, Museum
0.5 miSE
Visitor center, Greek Revival architecture
Hillsborough Historic District, Hillsborough
12 min walk • Hillsborough Historic District is a national historic district located at Hillsborough, Orange County, North Carolina. The district encompasses 529 contributing buildings, 9 contributing sites, 13 contributing structures, and 2 contributing objects in the central business district and surrounding residential sections of Hillsborough.
~1720 ftSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Matthew's Episcopal Church and Churchyard, Hillsborough
9 min walk • St. Matthew's Episcopal Church and Churchyard is a historic Episcopal church located on St. Mary's Road, Hillsborough, Orange County, North Carolina. The first three bays of the Gothic Revival-style brick church were built between 1825–1826, and its rear was extended by another bay in 1868.
0.5 miE
Museum, History museum
Ayr Mount, Hillsborough
13 min walk • Ayr Mount is a Federal style plantation house located east of Hillsborough, in Orange County, North Carolina, the United States of America. In 1799, William Kirkland bought 500 acres east of Hillsborough.
1.7 miSW
Park
Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area, Hillsborough
44 min walk • Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area is a North Carolina state park in Orange County, North Carolina in the United States. Located adjacent to the town of Hillsborough, it covers 221 acres and includes Occoneechee Mountain, the highest point in Orange County and a settlement of the Occaneechi tribe.
~1430 ftS
Greek Revival architecture
Eagle Lodge, Hillsborough
7 min walk • Eagle Lodge is a historic Masonic lodge building located at Hillsborough, Orange County, North Carolina. It was built in 1823, and two-story, three bay, square brick building in the Greek Revival style.
~1830 ftS
36°4'27"N • 79°6'2"W
Orange County Public Library, Hillsborough
9 min walk • Library
1.1 miSE
Sport, Sport venue
Occoneechee Speedway, Hillsborough
28 min walk • Occoneechee Speedway was one of the first two NASCAR tracks to open. It closed in 1968 and is the only dirt track remaining from the inaugural 1949 season. It is located just outside the town of Hillsborough, North Carolina.
~930 ftN
Interesting neighbourhood, Greek Revival architecture
Ruffin-Roulhac House, Hillsborough
5 min walk • Ruffin-Roulhac House, also known as Little Hawfields, is a historic home located at Hillsborough, Orange County, North Carolina. It was built about 1820, and is a 1+1⁄2-story, five bay, frame dwelling including a two-room addition built about 1830.
0.8 miS
Neighbourhood
Nash-Hooper House, Hillsborough
21 min walk • The Nash-Hooper House, also known as the William Hooper House, is a historic house at 118 West Tryon Street in Hillsborough, North Carolina.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Burwell School Historic Site open?

Burwell School Historic Site is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 11 am - 4 pm
Thursday 11 am - 4 pm
Friday 11 am - 4 pm
Saturday 11 am - 4 pm
Sunday 1 pm - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Burwell School Historic Site?

Nearby attractions include Dickerson Chapel, Hillsborough (2 min walk), Hazel-Nash House, Hillsborough (2 min walk), Heartsease, Hillsborough (3 min walk), Orange County Historical Museum, Hillsborough (4 min walk).

How to get to Burwell School Historic Site by public transport?

The nearest stations to Burwell School Historic Site:

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Food Lion - Churton Grove Center • Lines: Hillsborough Circulator, Orange-Alamance Connector (30 min walk)