William R Webb

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4338 Oxford Rd
Roxboro, NC 27574
https://www.hmdb.org

William R. Webb was a notable figure in American history, recognized as the founder of Webb School in Bell Buckle, Tennessee, established in 1870. A Confederate soldier and U.S. Senator in 1913, he was born in 1842 and played a significant role in education and politics in the South.

The historical marker dedicated to William R. Webb is located near Roxboro, North Carolina, at the intersection of Oxford Road and Surf Mount Tizrah Road. Erected in 1962, it highlights his contributions to education and his service during the Civil War, making it a point of interest for those exploring local history.

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Bruce K.
11/5/2024

This marker along Oxford Road points out a local who lived nearby. There is room at the corner to stop and read the marker. It has the same text on both sides, reading "William R. Webb (Sawney)....

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