Topics Related to Caswell County

Presbyterian. Founded about middle of 18th century. Hugh McAden, its noted pastor, was buried in the churchyard, 1781. One mi. S.

Congressman. A State legislator and political leader. Died in 1828 at the age of 42. His home and grave are here.

Was Minister to Spain, 1845-49; congressman, judge, and legislator. Lived 1/10 mile north.

U.S. Senator, 1829-1840; legislator; and staunch Unionist. Lived at "Rose Hill," located here.

Erected about 1861. Murder of Sen. J. W. Stephens here in 1870 led to martial law and Kirk-Holden "War."

In 1850s on a farm in this area Abisha Slade perfected a process for curing yellow tobacco. His slave Stephen discovered process in 1839.